Moon in September

In September, the Moon goes through its typical phases, which include:

1. New Moon: At the beginning of September, the Moon is in its New Moon phase. It's not visible from Earth because it's positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

2. Waxing Crescent: As the month progresses, you'll see a thin crescent of the Moon in the western evening sky shortly after sunset. This is the Waxing Crescent phase.

3. First Quarter: Around the middle of the month, the Moon reaches its First Quarter phase. It appears as a half-moon shape, with the right half illuminated.

4. Waxing Gibbous: Following the First Quarter, the Moon continues to grow in illumination, becoming a Waxing Gibbous Moon. It's more than half lit but not yet a Full Moon.

5. Full Moon: Towards the end of September, typically around the 14th day of the month, you'll witness a Full Moon. It appears as a complete circle of illumination and is visible throughout the night.

6. Waning Gibbous: After the Full Moon, the Moon enters the Waning Gibbous phase, where it's more than half illuminated but gradually decreasing.

7. Third Quarter: Around the last week of September, the Moon reaches its Third Quarter phase, appearing as a half-moon with the left half illuminated.

8. Waning Crescent: Finally, as the month comes to a close, the Moon becomes a thin crescent in the eastern morning sky before sunrise. This is the Waning Crescent phase.

Remember that the specific dates and times of these phases can vary slightly from year to year, so it's a good idea to check a lunar calendar or astronomy app for exact details if you have specific plans to observe the Moon in September.