Full Moon
Saturday, 14 August 2106 · 21:21 local in London
2106-08-14 20:21 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:21 local time in London on 14 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Aug
2106
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 (12°) 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 21:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:10
Next moonset
06:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2106
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:42 local · Sun, Sun 22 Aug · Moon 42°
Aug 2106
29
New Moon
Not visible00:47 local · Sun, Sun 29 Aug · Moon -34°
Sept 2106
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon -44°
Sept 2106
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:08 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon -35°