Full Moon
Wednesday, 9 August 2006 · 11:54 local in London
2006-08-09 10:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:54 local time in London on 9 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Aug
2006
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 11:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:00
Next moonset
06:36
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2006
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Wed, Wed 16 Aug · Moon 37°
Aug 2006
23
New Moon
Not visible20:10 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2006
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:57 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon -14°
Sept 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon19:42 local · Thu, Thu 7 Sept · Moon 1°