Full Moon
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 17:49 local in London
2026-09-26 16:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:49 local time in London on 26 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Sep
2026
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 17:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:27
Next moonset
07:52