Full Moon
Monday, 21 July 1986 · 11:40 local in London
1986-07-21 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:40 local time in London on 21 July. 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Jul
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 11:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:53
Next moonset
05:48
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1986
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 1986
5
New Moon
Not visible19:36 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 1986
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 1986
19
Full Moon
Below horizon19:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Aug · Moon -7°