Full Moon
Thursday, 15 August 2019 · 13:29 local in London
2019-08-15 12:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:29 local time in London on 15 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Aug
2019
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 13:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:47
Next moonset
06:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2019
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2019
30
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon 46°
Sept 2019
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2019
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon 7°