Full Moon
Monday, 18 August 1997 · 11:56 local in London
1997-08-18 10:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:56 local time in London on 18 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Aug
1997
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
20:10
Next moonset
07:05
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1997
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:24 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 35°
Sept 1997
2
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 1997
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:31 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 1997
16
Full Moon
Above horizon19:51 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 5°