Full Moon
Saturday, 7 August 2055 · 11:57 local in London
2055-08-07 10:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:57 local time in London on 7 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Aug
2055
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 11:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:47
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2055
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:26 local · Sun, Sun 15 Aug · Moon -12°
Aug 2055
22
New Moon
Not visible19:15 local · Sun, Sun 22 Aug · Moon 8°
Aug 2055
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Sun, Sun 29 Aug · Moon -43°
Sept 2055
6
Full Moon
Above horizon02:56 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon 24°