Full Moon
Tuesday, 28 September 2004 · 14:09 local in London
2004-09-28 13:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:09 local time in London on 28 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Sep
2004
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 14:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:57
Next moonset
07:49
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2004
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2004
14
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon -33°
Oct 2004
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:59 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 2004
28
Full Moon
Above horizon04:08 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon 34°