Full Moon
Sunday, 28 August 2140 · 08:23 local in London
2140-08-28 07:23 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:23 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Aug
2140
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 08:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:34
Next moonset
07:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2140
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Last Quarter Moon
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Sept 2140
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New Moon
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Sept 2140
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2140
26
Full Moon
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