Notable people born on September 21

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People born on this day

H. G. WellsEnglish writer (1866–1946)Born in 1866 · View source ↗1866

Stephen KingAmerican novelist and writer (born 1947)Born in 1947 · View source ↗1947

Bill MurrayAmerican actor and comedianBorn in 1950 · View source ↗1950

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on September 21, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction74 %

Distance to the Moon400,700 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacVirgoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. MattewA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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