Full Moon
Tuesday, 20 August 1929 · 10:42 local in London
1929-08-20 09:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:42 local time in London on 20 August. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Aug
1929
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 10:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:50
Next moonset
06:37
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1929
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon -10°
Sept 1929
3
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon 50°
Sept 1929
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 10 Sept · Moon -13°
Sept 1929
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:16 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon 32°