Full Moon
Thursday, 6 August 2161 · 03:22 local in London
2161-08-06 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:22 local time in London on 6 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Aug
2161
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 (19°) 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 03:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:19
Next moonset
06:05
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2161
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:09 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon 57°
Aug 2161
21
New Moon
Not visible08:46 local · Fri, Fri 21 Aug · Moon 22°
Aug 2161
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:30 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon -5°
Sept 2161
4
Full Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon -9°