Full Moon
Sunday, 26 August 2018 · 12:56 local in London
2018-08-26 11:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:56 local time in London on 26 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Aug
2018
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 12:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:19
Next moonset
06:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2018
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2018
9
New Moon
Not visible19:02 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 2018
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2018
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Tue, Tue 25 Sept · Moon 23°