THE September lunar cycle begins on Monday (2) with the end of the August Waning Moon and the arrival of the New Moon. The change occurs at 10:55 pm (Brasília time). Check out the calendar of moon phases for the month below.
How does the lunar cycle work?
The lunar cycle is the period during which the Moon passes through a series of phases, which include the New Moon until it reaches it again.
This cycle is known as the lunar month or synodic month and has an average duration of approximately 29.5 days.
What is each phase of the moon like?
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New moon
In this phase, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. The illuminated part of the Moon is facing the Sun, making it practically invisible from Earth. However, it is possible to observe its presence in the sky during the day.
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Crescent Moon
As the Moon moves away from the Sun, a thin illuminated slice begins to appear, forming a crescent. This is why it is called the Waxing Crescent Moon quadrant, as it is becoming more visible than before.
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Full moon
In this phase, the Moon is directly opposite the Sun in relation to the Earth. Its illuminated side is fully visible.
The passage of the Full Moon is the brightest phase — and when it is possible to see this celestial body completely illuminated in the night sky.
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Waning Moon
As the Moon continues to “shrink in size,” only a thin illuminated sliver remains visible before the Moon disappears completely from Earth’s view, restarting the cycle with a New Moon.
See the September 2024 lunar cycle calendar
- New moon : September 2nd, at 10:55 pm;
- Crescent Moon : September 11th, at 3:5 am;
- Full moon : September 17th, at 11:34 pm; and
- Waning Moon : September 24th, at 3:49 pm.
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This content was originally published in Lunar cycle: see the calendar of moon phases for September 2024 on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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