Full Moon
Wednesday, 2 September 2020 · 06:22 local in London
2020-09-02 05:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:22 local time in London on 2 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Sep
2020
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 06:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:21
Next moonset
07:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2020
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:26 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2020
17
New Moon
Not visible12:00 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 43°
Sept 2020
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:55 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -38°
Oct 2020
1
Full Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon 26°