Full Moon
Saturday, 29 August 2015 · 19:35 local in London
2015-08-29 18:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:35 local time in London on 29 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
29 Aug
2015
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 19:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:35
Next moonset
06:57
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2015
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:54 local · Sat, Sat 5 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2015
13
New Moon
Not visible07:41 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2015
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:59 local · Mon, Mon 21 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2015
28
Full Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon 27°