Full Moon
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 · 19:32 local in London
2023-08-01 18:32 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:32 local time in London on 1 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
1 Aug
2023
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 19:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:22
Next moonset
05:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2023
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Tue, Tue 8 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2023
16
New Moon
Not visible10:38 local · Wed, Wed 16 Aug · Moon 44°
Aug 2023
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Thu, Thu 24 Aug · Moon -35°
Aug 2023
31
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 22°