Full Moon
Sunday, 27 August 2045 · 15:08 local in London
2045-08-27 14:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:08 local time in London on 27 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
27 Aug
2045
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 15:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:47
Next moonset
06:59
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2045
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:03 local · Mon, Mon 4 Sept · Moon 36°
Sept 2045
11
New Moon
Not visible02:28 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2045
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:30 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -37°
Sept 2045
26
Full Moon
Below horizon07:12 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -1°