Full Moon
Tuesday, 23 August 1983 · 15:59 local in London
1983-08-23 14:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:59 local time in London on 23 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Aug
1983
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 15:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:38
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1983
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:22 local · Wed, Wed 31 Aug · Moon 19°
Sept 1983
7
New Moon
Not visible03:35 local · Wed, Wed 7 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 1983
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -42°
Sept 1983
22
Full Moon
Below horizon07:36 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -10°