Full Moon
Thursday, 17 September 1959 · 01:52 local in London
1959-09-17 00:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:52 local time in London on 17 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Sep
1959
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 (35°) 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 01:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:21
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1959
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon 36°
Oct 1959
2
New Moon
Not visible13:31 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 34°
Oct 1959
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:23 local · Fri, Fri 9 Oct · Moon -52°
Oct 1959
16
Full Moon
Below horizon15:59 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -11°