Full Moon
Monday, 6 August 2142 · 19:42 local in London
2142-08-06 18:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:42 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Aug
2142
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 19:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:04
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2142
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 14 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2142
21
New Moon
Not visible08:12 local · Tue, Tue 21 Aug · Moon 17°
Aug 2142
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:56 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -60°
Sept 2142
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:55 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon -35°