Thiruvananthapuram: The Moon is putting on a subtle but beautiful display today, September 14, 2026, as it moves through the Waxing Crescent phase. Following the New Moon on September 11, the illuminated portion of the lunar surface is gradually increasing, with around 12% of the Moon illuminated today.
For observers in Thiruvananthapuram, the Moon rises at around 8:37–8:42 a.m. and sets at around 8:38–8:43 p.m. today. This means the young crescent can be followed through the afternoon and into the evening before it disappears below the western horizon.
A young Moon after the New Moon
The current lunar cycle began with the New Moon on September 11 at approximately 8:57 a.m. local time in Thiruvananthapuram. Since then, the Moon has moved into its Waxing Crescent phase, with its illuminated portion increasing each day.
The next major phase will be the First Quarter, which occurs around September 19 in the Thiruvananthapuram region. After that, the Moon will continue to grow brighter and larger in the evening sky before reaching the Full Moon phase on September 26.
Moon and Venus make a special sky event
September 14 also features a notable astronomical event involving the Moon and Venus. Astronomy calendars identify today as the date of a lunar occultation of Venus, when the Moon passes in front of the bright planet from the viewpoint of observers in parts of the world. The event is potentially visible across parts of South and Southeast Asia, although visibility depends on the exact location and local sky conditions.
September’s Full Moon is coming
The biggest lunar highlight of the month will arrive on September 26, when September’s Full Moon — commonly called the Harvest Moon — reaches its full phase. In Thiruvananthapuram, the Full Moon occurs at approximately 10:19 p.m. local time.
From today’s slender crescent to the bright Full Moon later this month, the September sky offers several opportunities for skywatchers to observe the Moon’s changing appearance. The coming days will be particularly interesting as the illuminated portion grows night after night.
