Full Moon
Tuesday, 21 August 1956 · 13:38 local in London
1956-08-21 12:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:38 local time in London on 21 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
21 Aug
1956
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 13:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:39
Next moonset
07:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1956
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 54°
Sept 1956
4
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Tue, Tue 4 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 1956
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:13 local · Wed, Wed 12 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 1956
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon 24°