Full Moon
Monday, 14 September 1981 · 04:09 local in London
1981-09-14 03:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:09 local time in London on 14 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Sep
1981
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 (18°) 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 04:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:55
Next moonset
06:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 1981
28
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon -15°
Oct 1981
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:45 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon -54°
Oct 1981
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -34°