Full Moon
Saturday, 8 August 1998 · 03:10 local in London
1998-08-08 02:10 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:10 local time in London on 8 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Aug
1998
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 (17°) 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 03:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:48
Next moonset
05:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1998
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:49 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 1998
22
New Moon
Not visible03:03 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 1998
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon -54°
Sept 1998
6
Full Moon
Below horizon12:21 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -46°