Full Moon
Saturday, 16 August 2008 · 22:17 local in London
2008-08-16 21:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:17 local time in London on 16 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
16 Aug
2008
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 (15°) 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 22:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:24
Next moonset
06:21
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2008
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:50 local · Sun, Sun 24 Aug · Moon 20°
Aug 2008
30
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon -13°
Sept 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:04 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 2008
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:14 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -29°