Full Moon
Monday, 5 September 1960 · 12:19 local in London
1960-09-05 11:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:19 local time in London on 5 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Sep
1960
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 12:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:41
Next moonset
07:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1960
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1960
21
New Moon
Not visible00:13 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1960
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:13 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon -27°
Oct 1960
4
Full Moon
Above horizon22:16 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon 36°