Full Moon
Monday, 26 June 1972 · 19:46 local in London
1972-06-26 18:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:46 local time in London on 26 June. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Jun
1972
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 19:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:32
Next moonset
05:02
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1972
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jul · Moon 38°
Jul 1972
10
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jul · Moon 4°
Jul 1972
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:46 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jul · Moon -46°
Jul 1972
26
Full Moon
Below horizon08:24 local · Wed, Wed 26 Jul · Moon -27°