Full Moon
Wednesday, 26 August 1942 · 04:46 local in London
1942-08-26 03:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:46 local time in London on 26 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Aug
1942
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
Above the horizon (11°) at the exact moment.
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 04:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:16
Next moonset
06:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1942
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 1942
10
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 23°
Sept 1942
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:57 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1942
24
Full Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -31°