Full Moon
Sunday, 23 August 2048 · 19:07 local in London
2048-08-23 18:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:07 local time in London on 23 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Aug
2048
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 19:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:31
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2048
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:42 local · Mon, Mon 31 Aug · Moon 53°
Sept 2048
8
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2048
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -62°
Sept 2048
22
Full Moon
Above horizon05:46 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 12°