Full Moon
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 · 03:34 local in London
2024-09-18 02:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:34 local time in London on 18 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Sep
2024
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 (25°) 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 03:34 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:19
Next moonset
06:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2024
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:50 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2024
2
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2024
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 9°
Oct 2024
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:26 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon -28°