Full Moon
Wednesday, 7 September 1949 · 11:00 local in London
1949-09-07 10:00 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:00 local time in London on 7 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Sep
1949
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 11:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:51
Next moonset
07:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1949
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:29 local · Thu, Thu 15 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1949
22
New Moon
Not visible13:21 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 1949
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:19 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -61°
Oct 1949
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 29°