Full Moon
Saturday, 13 August 2011 · 19:58 local in London
2011-08-13 18:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:58 local time in London on 13 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 Aug
2011
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 (0°) 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 19:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:12
Next moonset
06:34
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2011
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:55 local · Sun, Sun 21 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2011
29
New Moon
Not visible04:04 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon -21°
Sept 2011
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Sun, Sun 4 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 2011
12
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon -30°