Full Moon
Thursday, 19 September 2013 · 12:13 local in London
2013-09-19 11:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:13 local time in London on 19 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Sep
2013
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 12:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:47
Next moonset
07:55
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2013
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:56 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 50°
Oct 2013
5
New Moon
Not visible01:35 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2013
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:02 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 2013
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 49°