Full Moon
Sunday, 21 August 2146 · 23:43 local in London
2146-08-21 22:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:43 local time in London on 21 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Aug
2146
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 (25°) 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 23:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:22
Next moonset
06:28
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon 41°
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New Moon
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Sept 2146
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Tue, Tue 13 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2146
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:55 local · Tue, Tue 20 Sept · Moon -20°