Full Moon
Thursday, 31 August 2023 · 02:36 local in London
2023-08-31 01:36 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:36 local time in London on 31 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 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
Above the horizon (22°) 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
20:23
Next moonset
06:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2023
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:21 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2023
15
New Moon
Not visible02:40 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2023
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -33°