Full Moon
Tuesday, 8 September 2139 · 17:25 local in London
2139-09-08 16:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 8 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Sep
2139
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 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:08
Next moonset
07:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2139
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:09 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon 60°
Sept 2139
23
New Moon
Not visible06:32 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon -5°
Oct 2139
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon -61°
Oct 2139
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:33 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon 47°