Full Moon
Friday, 27 August 1999 · 00:48 local in London
1999-08-26 23:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:48 local time in London on 27 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Aug
1999
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 (26°) 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 00:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:29
Next moonset
06:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1999
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1999
9
New Moon
Not visible23:02 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon -26°
Sept 1999
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1999
25
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -40°