Full Moon
Saturday, 21 September 2002 · 14:59 local in London
2002-09-21 13:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:59 local time in London on 21 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Sep
2002
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 14:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:29
Next moonset
07:19
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -13°
Oct 2002
6
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:33 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -63°
Oct 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon08:20 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon -8°