Full Moon
Sunday, 22 August 2021 · 13:02 local in London
2021-08-22 12:02 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:02 local time in London on 22 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
22 Aug
2021
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 13:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:44
Next moonset
06:39
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2021
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Aug · Moon 55°
Sept 2021
7
New Moon
Not visible01:52 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 2021
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:39 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 2021
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon 33°