Full Moon
Monday, 28 September 2015 · 03:51 local in London
2015-09-28 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:51 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Sep
2015
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 (27°) 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 03:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:04
Next moonset
07:09
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2015
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:06 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 2015
13
New Moon
Not visible01:06 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 2015
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2015
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -29°