Moon Phase on Monday, September 28, 2026

Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95%
Moon age
17.5 days
Moonrise
7:27 PM
Moonset
9:01 AM

Times on this page are for New York, NY (EDT) unless noted. Phase and illumination are calculated for 12:00 PM local time with astronomy-engine.

The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Monday, September 28, 2026 (95% lit). It rises after sunset, later each night, and is still up in the morning sky after sunrise. In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:27 PM and moonset at 9:01 AM.

A waning gibbous moon (95%) rises in the evening on Monday, September 28, 2026 and rides high in the small hours. Early risers can often see it in the western sky after dawn.

Viewing tips

The early evening is darker than at Full Moon, because the Moon now rises after sunset. This is a short window for stargazing before moonrise. Look for the Moon in the western sky in the morning.

The next major phase is the Last Quarter on October 3 at 9:25 AM EDT, 5 days from now.

The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026. See the Hunter's Moon page for times in every US time zone.

The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go through all eight phases, the synodic month. Phases happen at the same instant everywhere on Earth, but the calendar date can change with your time zone, especially when a phase falls near midnight.

FAQ

What is the moon phase on Monday, September 28, 2026?
On Monday, September 28, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 95% illuminated and 17.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
What time does the Moon rise on September 28 in New York, NY?
In New York, NY, moonrise is at 7:27 PM and moonset at 9:01 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
When is the next full moon after September 28?
The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.

Nearby days

View September 2026 calendarMoonrise for New York