Full Moon
Thursday, 6 August 2009 · 01:55 local in London
2009-08-06 00:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:55 local time in London on 6 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Aug
2009
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 (21°) 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 01:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:39
Next moonset
05:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2009
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 2009
20
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon 41°
Aug 2009
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon -20°
Sept 2009
4
Full Moon
Below horizon17:03 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon -20°