Full Moon
Thursday, 28 August 2121 · 09:42 local in London
2121-08-28 08:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:42 local time in London on 28 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Aug
2121
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 09:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:38
Next moonset
07:40
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