Full Moon
Monday, 3 August 2020 · 16:59 local in London
2020-08-03 15:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:59 local time in London on 3 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Aug
2020
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 16:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:10
Next moonset
05:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2020
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon -23°
Aug 2020
19
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2020
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:58 local · Tue, Tue 25 Aug · Moon 19°
Sept 2020
2
Full Moon
Below horizon06:22 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -3°