Full Moon
Saturday, 27 August 1988 · 11:56 local in London
1988-08-27 10:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:56 local time in London on 27 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Aug
1988
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 11:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:04
Next moonset
07:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1988
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:50 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 57°
Sept 1988
11
New Moon
Not visible05:49 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1988
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:18 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon -54°
Sept 1988
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:07 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon 13°