Full Moon
Friday, 6 September 1968 · 23:07 local in London
1968-09-06 22:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:07 local time in London on 6 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
6 Sep
1968
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 (25°) 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 23:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:54
Next moonset
06:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1968
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:31 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 1968
22
New Moon
Not visible12:08 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1968
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -66°
Oct 1968
6
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon -33°