Full Moon
Thursday, 7 September 2006 · 19:42 local in London
2006-09-07 18:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:42 local time in London on 7 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Sep
2006
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 (1°) 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 19:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:48
Next moonset
07:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Thu, Thu 14 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2006
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sat, Sat 7 Oct · Moon 28°