Full Moon
Friday, 4 September 2161 · 18:09 local in London
2161-09-04 17:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:09 local time in London on 4 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Sep
2161
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 18:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:05
Next moonset
07:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2161
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:28 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2161
19
New Moon
Not visible16:22 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2161
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 2161
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -26°