Full Moon
Monday, 6 August 1990 · 15:20 local in London
1990-08-06 14:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 6 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Aug
1990
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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:35
Next moonset
06:26
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1990
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:54 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 1990
20
New Moon
Not visible13:39 local · Mon, Mon 20 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 1990
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -57°
Sept 1990
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 29°