Full Moon
Friday, 31 August 2012 · 14:58 local in London
2012-08-31 13:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:58 local time in London on 31 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Aug
2012
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 14:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:16
Next moonset
07:20
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:15 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2012
16
New Moon
Not visible03:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2012
30
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon 26°