Full Moon
Thursday, 17 August 1989 · 04:07 local in London
1989-08-17 03:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:07 local time in London on 17 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Aug
1989
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 (13°) 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 04:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:27
Next moonset
05:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1989
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 1989
31
New Moon
Not visible06:45 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 1989
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1989
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -40°