Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 August 2118 · 05:35 local in London
2118-08-31 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 31 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Aug
2118
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 (5°) 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 05:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:00
Next moonset
06:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2118
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Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 2118
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New Moon
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Sept 2118
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:38 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -52°
Sept 2118
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon 11°