Full Moon
Wednesday, 12 September 1973 · 16:16 local in London
1973-09-12 15:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:16 local time in London on 12 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Sep
1973
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 16:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:49
Next moonset
07:35
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1973
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:11 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 1973
26
New Moon
Not visible14:54 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 25°
Oct 1973
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:32 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1973
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:09 local · Fri, Fri 12 Oct · Moon 31°