What is the September 2026 moon calendar?
The September 2026 moon calendar shows every lunar phase for the month, including the New Moon on September 11, 2026 and the Full Moon on September 26, 2026. The dates are calculated from precision astronomical ephemeris data. In the Celtic Wheel of the Year and contemporary lunar-ritual practice, this is the working calendar, set an intention each new moon, release each full, and let the rhythm do the rest.
Key Moon Dates in September 2026
Last Quarter
Friday, September 4, 2026 · Moon in Gemini
The Last Quarter whispers: let go. What's finished? What's run its course? Name it, thank it, release it. The growing darkness is not emptiness, it's making room for what comes next.
New Moon
Friday, September 11, 2026 · Moon in Virgo
The New Moon invites you to plant a seed of intention. Find a quiet moment tonight, light a candle, hold your crystal, and whisper what you wish to grow. The darkness holds your secret safely.
First Quarter
Friday, September 18, 2026 · Moon in Sagittarius
The First Quarter asks: are you still committed? The initial excitement has settled. Now comes the real work. Hold your crystal and recommit to your intention with one concrete action today.
Full Moon
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Moon in Aries
The Full Moon illuminates everything, gratitude and grief alike. Set your crystals in the moonlight tonight. Write what you're ready to release on a piece of paper and tear it up. The cycle continues.
Crystal of the Month, September
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli deepens September's wisdom as the wheel turns toward autumn's reflective season.
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Continue the Lunar Year
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Frequently asked questions about September 2026
When is the New Moon in September 2026?
The New Moon in September 2026 falls on September 11, 2026, in Virgo. Many lunar-ritual practitioners observe the New Moon with a single-candle, single-intention practice, the moon's rhythm asks us to begin gently.
When is the Full Moon in September 2026?
The Full Moon in September 2026 falls on September 26, 2026, in Aries. Many cultures honor the Full Moon with cleansing rituals and visible-light reflection, set your crystals out under the night sky to charge them.
What crystal is recommended for September 2026?
Selene's crystal of the month for September is Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli deepens September's wisdom as the wheel turns toward autumn's reflective season. CrystalStones.com describes this as a contemporary lunar-ritual pairing.
How accurate are these moon phase dates?
Moon phase dates are calculated using astronomy-engine with VSOP87/DE-440 ephemeris data, the same astronomical source professional observatories use. Phase instants are accurate to within minutes. Times shown are local; the exact astronomical moment depends on your time zone.