Moon Calendar

Full Moon in Aries 3° — September 2026

Full moon in Aries at 3° on September 26, 2026. Exact UTC time, major time zones, meaning, ritual, and journal prompt.

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At a glance

When is the full moon in September 2026?

The full moon is on September 26, 2026 at 2026-09-26 16:51 UTC in Aries 3°. New York: Sep 26, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT; Paris: Sep 26, 2026, 6:51 PM GMT+2; Mumbai: Sep 26, 2026, 10:21 PM GMT+5:30. This overview adds practical context, key considerations, and a clear way to apply the

Full moon in Aries 3°
Exact at 2026-09-26 16:51 UTC
Focus on release and culmination

When is the full moon in September 2026?

The exact full moon occurs at 2026-09-26 16:51 UTC.

Major time zones:

UTC: 2026-09-26 16:51 UTC
New York: Sep 26, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT
Los Angeles: Sep 26, 2026, 9:51 AM PDT
London: Sep 26, 2026, 5:51 PM GMT+1
Paris: Sep 26, 2026, 6:51 PM GMT+2
Mumbai: Sep 26, 2026, 10:21 PM GMT+5:30

See the full calendar for this lunation: September 2026 Moon Calendar. For the year-level view, see 2026 Moon Calendar or 2027 Moon Calendar.

Full Moon in Aries meaning

A Full Moon in Aries at 3° brings to a climax, surfaces, and asks you to release the fire themes of action, inspiration, and visibility. Because Aries is a cardinal sign, this lunation initiates and catalyzes the area of life connected to courage, initiative, and self-assertion. The drive, assertion, and the will to act themes of Aries are highlighted: the gifts of boldness, leadership, and fresh starts can emerge, while the shadow side of impatience, impulsivity, or burnout may also show up.

At 3°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Aries expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of harvest, completion, or a turning point for the house in your chart where Aries falls.

Who feels this full moon most

Sun, Moon, or rising in Aries — and anyone with planets or angles near 3° Aries — will feel this full moon more personally. The culmination lands in the house of your birth chart where Aries appears, so that life area is where the story is unfolding.

Ritual and journaling prompt

One simple ritual for this full moon in Aries is to light a candle and write down what you are ready to let go. Burn the paper safely and watch the smoke carry it. Pair it with the journaling prompt below.

Journaling prompt: What has come to a head in the area of courage, initiative, and self-assertion? What am I ready to release?

Why ephemeris-exact dates matter

A full moon is not a full day; it is an exact moment when the Moon reaches a specific 180° elongation from the Sun. The surrounding 24–48 hours carry the energy, but the exact time is the peak. This page uses the project's Meeus ephemeris engine, checked against published lunar tables for accuracy.