Full Moon
Tuesday, 31 August 2156 · 00:18 local in London
2156-08-30 23:18 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:18 local time in London on 31 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 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
Above the horizon (29°) 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 00:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:55
Next moonset
06:40
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2156
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:16 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2156
14
New Moon
Not visible20:46 local · Tue, Tue 14 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2156
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:08 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 2156
29
Full Moon
Below horizon08:33 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon -12°