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The night sky in September 2026

In September 2026, the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 11th.

Moon phases

The Moon sets the rhythm of the month — the New Moon brings the darkest skies for faint objects, the Full Moon the brightest nights. Dates are in UTC and may shift a day in your time zone.

Last QuarterSep 4
New MoonSep 11
First QuarterSep 18
Full MoonSep 26

Turn this month into a plan for your sky — Stella has the exact times, weather, and dark sites.

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