Full Moon
Monday, 7 September 1987 · 19:13 local in London
1987-09-07 18:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:13 local time in London on 7 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Sep
1987
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 19:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:40
Next moonset
07:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1987
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:45 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon 20°
Sept 1987
23
New Moon
Not visible04:08 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon -24°
Sept 1987
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:39 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon -34°
Oct 1987
7
Full Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon 18°