Full Moon
Sunday, 2 September 2001 · 22:43 local in London
2001-09-02 21:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:43 local time in London on 2 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Sep
2001
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 (19°) 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 22:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:25
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2001
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2001
17
New Moon
Not visible11:27 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2001
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Mon, Mon 24 Sept · Moon -40°
Oct 2001
2
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Tue, Tue 2 Oct · Moon -34°