Full Moon
Sunday, 17 August 2160 · 02:13 local in London
2160-08-17 01:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:13 local time in London on 17 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Aug
2160
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 (27°) 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 02:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:57
Next moonset
06:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2160
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:11 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 2160
31
New Moon
Not visible15:52 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon 29°
Sept 2160
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 2160
15
Full Moon
Below horizon17:50 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -8°