Full Moon
Sunday, 22 June 1986 · 04:42 local in London
1986-06-22 03:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:42 local time in London on 22 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Jun
1986
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 04:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:38
Next moonset
05:24
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1986
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:53 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jun · Moon 8°
Jul 1986
7
New Moon
Not visible05:55 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 1986
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:10 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 1986
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:40 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jul · Moon -59°