Waxing Crescent
1%
- Rise
- 07:05
- Set
- 19:31
Moon Phases September 2027 in Oyo, Nigeria
Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Daily moon phases, illumination, moonrise and moonset for Oyo, in local time (Africa/Lagos). Next full moon: Harvest Moon on Thursday, September 16.
Oyo · Wednesday, September 1, 2027 Today
Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.8%
- Moon age
- 0.7 days
- Distance
- 362,113 km
- Moonrise
- 07:05
- Moonset
- 19:31
- Highest
- 13:19
at . Next: First Quarter on Tue, Sep 7 at 19:31. Harvest Moon in 15 days.
The waxing crescent appears low in the western sky after sunset in the days following new moon, a sliver that grows a little each evening.
Click any day in the calendar or pick a date above to see its details here.
September 2027 calendar
Waxing Crescent
4%
- Rise
- 08:00
- Set
- 20:17
Waxing Crescent
10%
- Rise
- 08:53
- Set
- 21:03
Waxing Crescent
18%
- Rise
- 09:47
- Set
- 21:51
Waxing Crescent
27%
- Rise
- 10:42
- Set
- 22:40
Waxing Crescent
37%
- Rise
- 11:36
- Set
- 23:31
First Quarter
- Rise
- 12:31
- Set
- —
Waxing Gibbous
57%
- Rise
- 13:24
- Set
- 00:23
Waxing Gibbous
66%
- Rise
- 14:15
- Set
- 01:16
Waxing Gibbous
75%
- Rise
- 15:03
- Set
- 02:08
Waxing Gibbous
83%
- Rise
- 15:48
- Set
- 02:58
Waxing Gibbous
89%
- Rise
- 16:30
- Set
- 03:46
Waxing Gibbous
94%
- Rise
- 17:10
- Set
- 04:33
Waxing Gibbous
98%
- Rise
- 17:48
- Set
- 05:17
Waxing Gibbous
100%
- Rise
- 18:25
- Set
- 06:01
Harvest Moon
- Rise
- 19:03
- Set
- 06:45
Waning Gibbous
98%
- Rise
- 19:42
- Set
- 07:30
Waning Gibbous
94%
- Rise
- 20:24
- Set
- 08:17
Waning Gibbous
88%
- Rise
- 21:10
- Set
- 09:07
Waning Gibbous
80%
- Rise
- 22:00
- Set
- 10:00
Waning Gibbous
71%
- Rise
- 22:54
- Set
- 10:56
Waning Gibbous
61%
- Rise
- 23:53
- Set
- 11:56
Last Quarter
- Rise
- —
- Set
- 12:55
Waning Crescent
39%
- Rise
- 00:54
- Set
- 13:54
Waning Crescent
28%
- Rise
- 01:56
- Set
- 14:50
Waning Crescent
18%
- Rise
- 02:56
- Set
- 15:43
Waning Crescent
10%
- Rise
- 03:54
- Set
- 16:32
Waning Crescent
4%
- Rise
- 04:50
- Set
- 17:19
Waning Crescent
1%
- Rise
- 05:44
- Set
- 18:05
New Moon
- Rise
- 06:38
- Set
- 18:52
Times are local to Oyo (Africa/Lagos). A dash means the moon does not rise or set on that date.
Moon phases in September 2027
| Phase | Local date and time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | Tue, Sep 7 at 19:31 | Sep 7, 18:31 |
| Full Moon · Harvest Moon | Thu, Sep 16 at 00:03 | Sep 15, 23:03 |
| Last Quarter | Thu, Sep 23 at 11:20 | Sep 23, 10:20 |
| New Moon | Thu, Sep 30 at 03:36 | Sep 30, 02:36 |
About the Waxing Crescent
The waxing crescent appears low in the western sky after sunset in the days following new moon, a sliver that grows a little each evening. It sets within a few hours of the Sun, so it is only visible in the early evening. The lit edge always faces the Sun, which is why the horns of the crescent point away from the sunset.
Around this phase the dark portion of the disc often glows faintly with earthshine, sunlight reflected from Earth's oceans and clouds.
Lore and folklore
The young crescent has stood for new life and growth for thousands of years, from Mesopotamian seals to the crescents on modern flags. In rural tradition it was the time to start projects, sow leafy crops and cut timber that should not rot. Seeing the new crescent over the right shoulder was lucky; over the left, less so.
Sailors called a crescent tipped like a bowl a wet moon that would hold water and bring rain, or a dry moon if it could spill.
Trivia
- The youngest crescent ever photographed was well under a day old, only hours after new moon.
- From the tropics the crescent lies almost flat like a smile, because the ecliptic stands steeply from the horizon.
- The crescent-and-star symbol predates Islam by centuries; it appeared on coins of Byzantium.
- The Moon moves about 13 degrees eastward against the stars each day, roughly its own width every hour.
Select any day in the calendar to read about its phase.
This month's full moon: the Harvest Moon
The full moon closest to the September equinox, which can fall in September or early October.
Its name comes from the extra evening light it gave farmers finishing the harvest. Around the equinox the angle of the ecliptic to the horizon is shallow, so the moon rises soon after sunset for several nights in a row. It is the only full moon name defined by the equinox rather than the month.
Lore
For centuries farmers relied on the Harvest Moon's extra evening light to bring in the crops after sunset. The effect is real: near the equinox the Moon's path meets the horizon at a shallow angle, so it rises soon after sunset for several nights in a row. Harvest festivals across the northern hemisphere, from Canadian Thanksgiving to the Mid-Autumn Festival, sit close to this moon.
Trivia
- The Harvest Moon can fall in September or early October; it is the only full moon defined by the equinox rather than the month.
- 'Shine On, Harvest Moon' was a 1908 vaudeville hit that is still recorded today.
- The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the day of this full moon in the Chinese lunar calendar.
Gardening by the Moon in September 2027
- Sep 1 to Sep 7 · Leafy crops: Sow leafy crops and above-ground annuals whose seeds form outside the fruit: lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, celery, herbs. Transplant seedlings. Mow to encourage growth.
- Sep 8 to Sep 15 · Fruiting crops: Sow above-ground crops whose seeds form inside the fruit: beans, peas, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons. Graft, repot and sow lawns.
- Sep 16 to Sep 22 · Root crops: Plant root crops and anything that overwinters: carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, garlic, bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs. Prune to slow growth.
- Sep 23 to Sep 29 · Rest and tend: Rest days for the soil: weed, cultivate, turn compost, harvest crops for storage, prune to discourage regrowth, prepare beds. Avoid sowing.
- Sep 30 · Leafy crops: Sow leafy crops and above-ground annuals whose seeds form outside the fruit: lettuce, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, celery, herbs. Transplant seedlings. Mow to encourage growth.
Full planting calendar for September › · How gardening by the moon works
How to read this moon calendar
Each day shows the Moon as it looks from Oyo at midday local time, with the illuminated percentage, moonrise and moonset. Days with a principal phase show the exact local time the phase occurs. Because the Moon moves about 50 minutes later each day, roughly once a month there is a date with no moonrise or no moonset at all.
The eight phases of the Moon
New Moon
The Moon sits between Earth and the Sun. Its lit side faces away from us, so it is invisible in the night sky. A new lunar month begins.
Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver grows each evening after sunset. Look low in the west shortly after dusk.
First Quarter
Half the disc is lit. The Moon rises around midday and sets around midnight, so it is high in the sky at sunset.
Waxing Gibbous
More than half lit and growing. It rises in the afternoon and shines most of the night.
Full Moon
The whole face is lit. It rises at sunset and sets at sunrise. Each full moon carries a traditional name.
Waning Gibbous
The lit portion shrinks. It rises after sunset and is still up in the morning sky.
Last Quarter
Half lit again, on the opposite side. It rises around midnight and is best seen in the early morning.
Waning Crescent
A thinning sliver before dawn in the east, fading toward the next new moon.