Full Moon
Thursday, 17 August 2073 · 18:45 local in London
2073-08-17 17:45 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:45 local time in London on 17 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Aug
2073
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 18:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:17
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2073
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:05 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon -11°
Sept 2073
2
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 2073
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:19 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2073
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -30°