Full Moon
Tuesday, 19 August 1986 · 19:54 local in London
1986-08-19 18:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:54 local time in London on 19 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Aug
1986
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 19:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:39
Next moonset
06:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1986
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 46°
Sept 1986
4
New Moon
Not visible08:11 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1986
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:41 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -58°
Sept 1986
18
Full Moon
Above horizon06:34 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 0°