Full Moon
Tuesday, 16 September 1997 · 19:51 local in London
1997-09-16 18:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:51 local time in London on 16 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Sep
1997
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 (5°) 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 19:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:40
Next moonset
07:18
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1997
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Tue, Tue 23 Sept · Moon -1°
Oct 1997
1
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 1997
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:22 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 1997
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 23°