Full Moon
Wednesday, 28 August 1996 · 18:52 local in London
1996-08-28 17:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:52 local time in London on 28 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Aug
1996
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 18:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:33
Next moonset
07:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1996
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:06 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1996
13
New Moon
Not visible00:07 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1996
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:23 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1996
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°