Full Moon
Thursday, 6 September 1979 · 11:59 local in London
1979-09-06 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:59 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Sep
1979
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 11:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:46
Next moonset
07:26
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1979
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:16 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 1979
21
New Moon
Not visible10:47 local · Fri, Fri 21 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 1979
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:20 local · Sat, Sat 29 Sept · Moon -53°
Oct 1979
5
Full Moon
Above horizon20:35 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon 16°