Full Moon
Monday, 4 September 2028 · 00:48 local in London
2028-09-03 23:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:48 local time in London on 4 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Sep
2028
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 (34°) 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 00:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:21
Next moonset
06:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2028
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible19:24 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2028
3
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -5°