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Lunar phase
Full Moon
The lunar disc is fully illuminated, making surface rays easy to see but washing out faint stars.
DateFriday, August 28, 2026
Local time07:19
VisibilityFair
LocationWorldwide event
What to know
Moonrise to sunriseBright skyNaked eye
How this was calculated
Astronomical calculation
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- Method
- Apparent positions calculated from VSOP87 and NOVAS-based models.
- Accuracy and limits
- Times are suitable for observing plans; local horizons, terrain, and atmospheric refraction can shift first or last visibility.
What you will actually see
The full Moon is bright and easy to see, but its glare washes out faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where to lookThe Moon rises near sunset and remains prominent for most of the night.
What to bringNaked eye or binoculars; a telescope with a Moon filter can make the bright view more comfortable.
Prepare for the event
- Choose an open eastern horizon for moonrise.
- Plan bright targets rather than galaxies or nebulae.
- Lower telescope magnification if the air is unsteady.
How to observe it
- Observe near moonrise for warm color and landscape photographs.
- Look for bright ray systems around major craters.
- Compare the lunar brightness with the reduced number of visible stars.