Full Moon
Wednesday, 5 September 1990 · 02:46 local in London
1990-09-05 01:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:46 local time in London on 5 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Sep
1990
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 (29°) 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 02:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:26
Next moonset
06:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1990
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 1990
19
New Moon
Not visible01:47 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1990
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:06 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon -41°
Oct 1990
4
Full Moon
Below horizon13:02 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -30°