Full Moon
Sunday, 30 September 2012 · 04:19 local in London
2012-09-30 03:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:19 local time in London on 30 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Sep
2012
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 (26°) 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 04:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:24
Next moonset
07:25
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Mon, Mon 8 Oct · Moon 51°
Oct 2012
15
New Moon
Not visible13:03 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:32 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2012
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:50 local · Mon, Mon 29 Oct · Moon 31°