Full Moon
Tuesday, 20 September 2146 · 08:55 local in London
2146-09-20 07:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:55 local time in London on 20 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Sep
2146
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 08:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:17
Next moonset
07:53
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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First Quarter Moon
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Full Moon
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