Full Moon
Tuesday, 4 August 2172 · 07:27 local in London
2172-08-04 06:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:27 local time in London on 4 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Aug
2172
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 07:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:26
Next moonset
06:34
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2172
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:02 local · Tue, Tue 11 Aug · Moon 3°
Aug 2172
19
New Moon
Not visible16:27 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon 37°
Aug 2172
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon -4°
Sept 2172
2
Full Moon
Below horizon16:13 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -35°