Full Moon
Sunday, 1 September 1974 · 20:25 local in London
1974-09-01 19:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:25 local time in London on 1 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
1 Sep
1974
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 (10°) 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 20:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:28
Next moonset
07:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1974
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:01 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 1974
16
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 1974
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:08 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -57°
Oct 1974
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -30°