Full Moon
Tuesday, 9 September 2014 · 02:38 local in London
2014-09-09 01:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:38 local time in London on 9 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Sep
2014
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 (30°) 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 02:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:28
Next moonset
06:52
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2014
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2014
24
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 2014
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2014
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon -31°