Full Moon
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 · 18:05 local in London
2010-08-24 17:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:05 local time in London on 24 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Aug
2010
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 18:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:35
Next moonset
06:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2010
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2010
8
New Moon
Not visible11:30 local · Wed, Wed 8 Sept · Moon 36°
Sept 2010
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:50 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -63°
Sept 2010
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:17 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -26°