Full Moon
Wednesday, 3 August 1955 · 20:30 local in London
1955-08-03 19:30 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:30 local time in London on 3 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Aug
1955
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 (2°) 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 20:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:37
Next moonset
06:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1955
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:33 local · Thu, Thu 11 Aug · Moon 41°
Aug 1955
17
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Wed, Wed 17 Aug · Moon -11°
Aug 1955
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon -44°
Sept 1955
2
Full Moon
Below horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon -22°