Full Moon
Tuesday, 30 September 1947 · 07:41 local in London
1947-09-30 06:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:41 local time in London on 30 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Sep
1947
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 07:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:08
Next moonset
08:04
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1947
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1947
14
New Moon
Not visible07:10 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 1947
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:11 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1947
29
Full Moon
Above horizon21:07 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon 30°