Full Moon
Thursday, 21 August 2070 · 20:54 local in London
2070-08-21 19:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:54 local time in London on 21 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2070
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
Above the horizon (10°) at the exact moment.
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 20:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:05
Next moonset
06:42
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2070
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:41 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 2070
4
New Moon
Not visible19:29 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2070
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:44 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2070
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -18°