Full Moon
Thursday, 22 August 2002 · 23:29 local in London
2002-08-22 22:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:29 local time in London on 22 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Aug
2002
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 (18°) 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 23:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:52
Next moonset
06:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2002
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 41°
Sept 2002
7
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 2002
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 14°
Sept 2002
21
Full Moon
Below horizon14:59 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -38°