Full Moon
Wednesday, 17 September 2149 · 16:55 local in London
2149-09-17 15:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:55 local time in London on 17 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
17 Sep
2149
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 16:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:37
Next moonset
07:16
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2149
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:40 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon 53°
Oct 2149
1
New Moon
Not visible19:19 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 2149
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:44 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -7°
Oct 2149
17
Full Moon
Above horizon02:13 local · Fri, Fri 17 Oct · Moon 39°