Full Moon
Tuesday, 29 August 1939 · 23:09 local in London
1939-08-29 22:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:09 local time in London on 29 August. The Moon is opposite the Sun and fully illuminated. It is easy to see all night, but surface contrast is lowest because sunlight is nearly head-on.
Moon altitude
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
29 Aug
1939
Viewing tips
- No dark adaptation is needed — the Moon is bright.
- Use a moon filter if the glare is uncomfortable through a telescope.
- Look for bright ray systems such as Tycho and Copernicus.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (28°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Full Moon · 100% lit
Phase at 23:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:42
Next moonset
06:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1939
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 1939
13
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1939
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 1939
28
Full Moon
Below horizon15:27 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -25°