Full Moon
Sunday, 21 September 2059 · 18:19 local in London
2059-09-21 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 21 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Sep
2059
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 18:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:22
Next moonset
07:24
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2059
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:54 local · Sun, Sun 28 Sept · Moon 12°
Oct 2059
6
New Moon
Not visible16:50 local · Mon, Mon 6 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2059
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2059
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 37°