Full Moon
Sunday, 3 August 2031 · 02:46 local in London
2031-08-03 01:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:46 local time in London on 3 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Aug
2031
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 (21°) 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 02:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:31
Next moonset
06:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2031
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:24 local · Sun, Sun 10 Aug · Moon 19°
Aug 2031
18
New Moon
Not visible05:32 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -6°
Aug 2031
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2031
1
Full Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Mon, Mon 1 Sept · Moon -33°