Full Moon
Wednesday, 6 September 2017 · 08:03 local in London
2017-09-06 07:03 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:03 local time in London on 6 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Sep
2017
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 08:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:55
Next moonset
07:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2017
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:25 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 2017
20
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2017
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:54 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 2017
5
Full Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon 7°