Full Moon
Friday, 19 August 2005 · 18:53 local in London
2005-08-19 17:53 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:53 local time in London on 19 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2005
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 18:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:37
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2005
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:18 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon -8°
Sept 2005
3
New Moon
Not visible19:46 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2005
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:37 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon -23°
Sept 2005
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:01 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 28°