Full Moon
Tuesday, 27 September 2072 · 09:43 local in London
2072-09-27 08:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:43 local time in London on 27 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Sep
2072
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 09:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:04
Next moonset
07:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2072
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2072
11
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Tue, Tue 11 Oct · Moon -4°
Oct 2072
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:37 local · Tue, Tue 18 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 2072
27
Full Moon
Above horizon02:21 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon 43°