Full Moon
Saturday, 9 August 2025 · 08:55 local in London
2025-08-09 07:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:55 local time in London on 9 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Aug
2025
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 08:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:57
Next moonset
06:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2025
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:12 local · Sat, Sat 16 Aug · Moon 61°
Aug 2025
23
New Moon
Not visible07:07 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon 9°
Aug 2025
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:25 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon -64°
Sept 2025
7
Full Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -3°