Full Moon
Wednesday, 6 August 2104 · 17:40 local in London
2104-08-06 16:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:40 local time in London on 6 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Aug
2104
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 17:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:11
Next moonset
06:36
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2104
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:44 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon 43°
Aug 2104
20
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2104
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon 5°
Sept 2104
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:04 local · Fri, Fri 5 Sept · Moon 33°