Full Moon
Thursday, 20 August 2043 · 16:04 local in London
2043-08-20 15:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:04 local time in London on 20 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Aug
2043
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 16:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:29
Next moonset
06:36
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2043
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon 7°
Sept 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible14:17 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon 44°
Sept 2043
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Fri, Fri 11 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2043
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:47 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon 31°