Full Moon
Sunday, 1 August 2156 · 16:48 local in London
2156-08-01 15:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:48 local time in London on 1 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
1 Aug
2156
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 16:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:03
Next moonset
06:10
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First Quarter Moon
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Full Moon
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