Full Moon
Monday, 7 August 2017 · 19:11 local in London
2017-08-07 18:11 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:11 local time in London on 7 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Aug
2017
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 19:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:29
Next moonset
06:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2017
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 2017
21
New Moon
Not visible19:30 local · Mon, Mon 21 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 2017
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:13 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 2017
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:03 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -16°