Full Moon
Saturday, 23 August 2059 · 10:42 local in London
2059-08-23 09:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:42 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Aug
2059
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 10:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:44
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2059
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon 29°
Sept 2059
7
New Moon
Not visible00:01 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 2059
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2059
21
Full Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Sun, Sun 21 Sept · Moon -10°