Full Moon
Friday, 30 August 1985 · 10:27 local in London
1985-08-30 09:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:27 local time in London on 30 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Aug
1985
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 10:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:23
Next moonset
07:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1985
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:16 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 1985
14
New Moon
Not visible20:20 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1985
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 1985
29
Full Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon 37°