Full Moon
Wednesday, 21 August 2013 · 02:45 local in London
2013-08-21 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:45 local time in London on 21 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2013
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 (26°) 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 02:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:56
Next moonset
06:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2013
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:35 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon 35°
Sept 2013
5
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2013
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:09 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2013
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:13 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -37°