Full Moon
Saturday, 15 September 2046 · 07:39 local in London
2046-09-15 06:39 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:39 local time in London on 15 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Sep
2046
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 07:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:52
Next moonset
07:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2046
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:16 local · Sun, Sun 23 Sept · Moon 52°
Sept 2046
30
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2046
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon 5°
Oct 2046
15
Full Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 51°