Full Moon
Thursday, 21 August 1975 · 20:48 local in London
1975-08-21 19:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:48 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Aug
1975
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 (10°) 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 20:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:54
Next moonset
06:44
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1975
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:20 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 11°
Sept 1975
5
New Moon
Not visible20:19 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 1975
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 1975
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -36°