Full Moon
Thursday, 27 September 2159 · 13:12 local in London
2159-09-27 12:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:12 local time in London on 27 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Sep
2159
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 13:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:16
Next moonset
08:12
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2159
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:07 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon 15°
Oct 2159
11
New Moon
Not visible11:55 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 2159
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon -41°
Oct 2159
27
Full Moon
Above horizon01:11 local · Sat, Sat 27 Oct · Moon 54°