Phases of the moon: the surprise that the lunar cycle will bring us this week in September

This week marks a new phase in the ongoing lunar cycle, continuing the astronomical phenomenon where the Moon's illuminated portions visibly change from Earth on a weekly basis. Despite the Moon always presenting the same physical face to our planet, changing perspectives throughout the lunar cycle create the traditional sequence of lunar phases that have been observed by humanity since ancient times.

The celestial event is capturing regional attention across multiple geographic locations. In Spain, the weekly cycle is drawing the focus of night sky enthusiasts, while in Colombia, observers are tracking how the lunar changes will appear in the local night sky according to the 2026 lunar calendar.