Notable people born on September 23

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People born on this day

Bruce SpringsteenAmerican rock singer (born 1949)Born in 1949 · View source ↗1949

Ray CharlesAmerican singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004)Born in 1930 · View source ↗1930

John ColtraneAmerican jazz saxophonist (1926–1967)Born in 1926 · View source ↗1926

Julio IglesiasSpanish singer and lawyer (born 1943)Born in 1943 · View source ↗1943

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on September 23, 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 fraction89 %

Distance to the Moon393,400 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

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

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

Catholic calendarSt. LinusA 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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