Moon Phase on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Times use New York, NY (America/New_York) unless noted.
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 81%
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Moonrise
- 8:43 PM
- Moonset
- 11:33 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.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, 81% illuminated and 19.5 days old. "Waning" means the lit part is shrinking after Full Moon. From the Northern Hemisphere, the lit side is now on the left.
The Moon is a waning gibbous moon on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (81% 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 8:43 PM and moonset at 11:33 AM.
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, 3 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.
FAQ
- What is the moon phase on Wednesday, September 30, 2026?
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Moon is a waning gibbous moon, about 81% illuminated and 19.5 days old (calculated for 12:00 PM, EDT).
- What time does the Moon rise on September 30 in New York, NY?
- In New York, NY, moonrise is at 8:43 PM and moonset at 11:33 AM (EDT). Open the city moonrise page for other locations.
- When is the next full moon after September 30?
- The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM EDT.