Full Moon
Wednesday, 15 August 1962 · 21:09 local in London
1962-08-15 20:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:09 local time in London on 15 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Aug
1962
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 (5°) 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 21:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:59
Next moonset
06:14
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1962
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon 24°
Aug 1962
30
New Moon
Not visible04:09 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -16°
Sept 1962
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -55°
Sept 1962
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 10°