Full Moon
Saturday, 19 August 2130 · 09:40 local in London
2130-08-19 08:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:40 local time in London on 19 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Aug
2130
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 09:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:41
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2130
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Fri, Fri 25 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 2130
2
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2130
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:46 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2130
17
Full Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Sun, Sun 17 Sept · Moon -20°