Full Moon
Thursday, 15 August 2171 · 19:04 local in London
2171-08-15 18:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:04 local time in London on 15 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Aug
2171
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 19:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:54
Next moonset
06:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2171
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2171
31
New Moon
Not visible07:20 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon 11°
Sept 2171
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:16 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon -24°
Sept 2171
14
Full Moon
Below horizon07:32 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -11°