Full Moon
Thursday, 28 September 1939 · 15:27 local in London
1939-09-28 14:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:27 local time in London on 28 September. 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Sep
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 15:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:32
Next moonset
07:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1939
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:28 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon 55°
Oct 1939
12
New Moon
Not visible21:30 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 1939
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 1939
28
Full Moon
Above horizon07:42 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 1°