Full Moon
Friday, 12 August 2022 · 02:36 local in London
2022-08-12 01:36 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:36 local time in London on 12 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Aug
2022
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
Above the horizon (15°) at the exact moment.
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 02:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:18
Next moonset
05:34
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2022
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 19 Aug · Moon 55°
Aug 2022
27
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Aug · Moon 30°
Sept 2022
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:08 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2022
10
Full Moon
Below horizon10:59 local · Sat, Sat 10 Sept · Moon -41°