Full Moon
Friday, 8 September 2158 · 15:50 local in London
2158-09-08 14:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:50 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Sep
2158
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 15:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:05
Next moonset
07:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2158
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:30 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon 50°
Sept 2158
22
New Moon
Not visible15:40 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 2158
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:22 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon 13°
Oct 2158
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:35 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon 47°