Full Moon
Tuesday, 19 August 2081 · 12:15 local in London
2081-08-19 11:15 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:15 local time in London on 19 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2081
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 12:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:23
Next moonset
06:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2081
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:08 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2081
3
New Moon
Not visible10:01 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2081
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2081
18
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 18°