Full Moon
Wednesday, 2 September 2172 · 16:13 local in London
2172-09-02 15:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:13 local time in London on 2 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Sep
2172
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 16:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:03
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2172
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:36 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 64°
Sept 2172
18
New Moon
Not visible05:05 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2172
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:21 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon -54°
Oct 2172
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 29°