Full Moon
Thursday, 16 September 2027 · 00:04 local in London
2027-09-15 23:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:04 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Sep
2027
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 (37°) 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 00:04 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:58
Next moonset
07:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2027
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:21 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2027
30
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 2027
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2027
15
Full Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Fri, Fri 15 Oct · Moon -20°