Full Moon
Monday, 19 August 2024 · 19:26 local in London
2024-08-19 18:26 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:26 local time in London on 19 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2024
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 19:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:32
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2024
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:26 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon 40°
Sept 2024
3
New Moon
Not visible02:56 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 2024
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon -66°
Sept 2024
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 25°