Full Moon
Saturday, 24 August 2086 · 18:25 local in London
2086-08-24 17:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:25 local time in London on 24 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
24 Aug
2086
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 18:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:28
Next moonset
07:05
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2086
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:52 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 51°
Sept 2086
8
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Sun, Sun 8 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2086
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -60°
Sept 2086
23
Full Moon
Above horizon02:15 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon 39°