Full Moon
Friday, 16 September 2016 · 20:05 local in London
2016-09-16 19:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:05 local time in London on 16 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Sep
2016
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 (7°) 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 20:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:42
Next moonset
07:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2016
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Sept · Moon 32°
Oct 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible01:12 local · Sat, Sat 1 Oct · Moon -40°
Oct 2016
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:33 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon -53°
Oct 2016
16
Full Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 17°