Full Moon
Monday, 30 August 2004 · 03:22 local in London
2004-08-30 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:22 local time in London on 30 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
30 Aug
2004
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 03:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:25
Next moonset
06:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2004
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon -6°
Sept 2004
14
New Moon
Not visible15:29 local · Tue, Tue 14 Sept · Moon 35°
Sept 2004
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:54 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 2004
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon -36°