Full Moon
Tuesday, 21 August 2108 · 14:32 local in London
2108-08-21 13:32 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:32 local time in London on 21 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2108
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 14:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:53
Next moonset
06:53
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:59 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon -22°
Sept 2108
5
New Moon
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Sept 2108
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Wed, Wed 12 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2108
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:38 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon 1°