Full Moon
Thursday, 16 August 2046 · 15:50 local in London
2046-08-16 14:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:50 local time in London on 16 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Aug
2046
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 15:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:06
Next moonset
06:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2046
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2046
31
New Moon
Not visible19:25 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2046
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -45°
Sept 2046
15
Full Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -8°