Full Moon
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 05:19 local in London
2026-08-28 04:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:19 local time in London on 28 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Aug
2026
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 (7°) 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 05:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:56
Next moonset
06:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2026
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon 56°
Sept 2026
11
New Moon
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Sept 2026
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2026
26
Full Moon
Below horizon17:49 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -6°