September 2025 Full Moon Date and Its Traditional Name
The September sky is set to light up with the full moon on Sunday, Sept. 7. This celestial event marks the fifth full moon of the year, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, and it has a traditional name rooted in early cultures tracking time and seasonal changes.
The full moon is just one day of a 29.5-day cycle of the moon's orbit. During this cycle, there are eight main moon phases that make up a repeating cycle. The moon always shows the same side to us, but its illumination changes depending on its orbit position.
The first moon phase is the New Moon, when the moon is between Earth and the sun, making it invisible. Following this, we see the Waxing Crescent, where a sliver of the moon's illuminated side becomes visible. The moon then transitions through the Waxing Gibbous phase, where more than half is lit up, but it's not quite full yet.
The full moon itself is a sight to behold. This month, it will peak at 2:09 a.m. ET. For places not experiencing the lunar eclipse, the full moon is still worth studying.
The fourth moon phase is the First Quarter, where half of the moon is lit on the right side. After the full moon, the moon phases progress back towards the New Moon, with the Last Quarter and Waning Crescent phases preceding it.
The September full moon has seasonal significance. While the name of the September full moon is not specified in the provided text, it is traditionally named after harvest crops, autumn foliage, or hunting seasons.
The full lunar eclipse will be visible in parts of the world, but the exact time of the eclipse is not provided in the text. On a different note, the full moon in October 2025 will occur on Tuesday, October 7, at 5:47 AM. It is also a supermoon on this date, meaning it will be at its closest approach to Earth during its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.
Whether you're an avid stargazer or just curious about the night sky, the September full moon is a beautiful spectacle worth observing. So, mark your calendars and prepare for a night under the moon's radiant glow!
