Full Moon
Monday, 1 July 1996 · 04:58 local in London
1996-07-01 03:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:58 local time in London on 1 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
1 Jul
1996
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
Above the horizon (3°) at the exact moment.
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 04:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:15
Next moonset
05:25
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1996
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jul · Moon -31°
Jul 1996
15
New Moon
Not visible17:15 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jul · Moon 29°
Jul 1996
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 1996
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon -49°