Full Moon
Wednesday, 9 September 2071 · 15:51 local in London
2071-09-09 14:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:51 local time in London on 9 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Sep
2071
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 15:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:21
Next moonset
07:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2071
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 2071
23
New Moon
Not visible18:21 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon 4°
Oct 2071
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon -52°
Oct 2071
9
Full Moon
Above horizon06:24 local · Fri, Fri 9 Oct · Moon 7°