Full Moon
Thursday, 18 August 2016 · 10:27 local in London
2016-08-18 09:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:27 local time in London on 18 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Aug
2016
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 10:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:15
Next moonset
07:03
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2016
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible10:03 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2016
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2016
16
Full Moon
Above horizon20:05 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon 7°