Full Moon
Sunday, 6 September 1998 · 12:21 local in London
1998-09-06 11:21 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:21 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Sep
1998
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 12:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:48
Next moonset
07:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1998
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:58 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 1998
20
New Moon
Not visible18:02 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1998
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon 7°
Oct 1998
5
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Mon, Mon 5 Oct · Moon 21°