Full Moon
Sunday, 20 July 1997 · 04:20 local in London
1997-07-20 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:20 local time in London on 20 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Jul
1997
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 (9°) 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 04:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:02
Next moonset
05:37
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1997
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:28 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jul · Moon -29°
Aug 1997
3
New Moon
Not visible09:14 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon 31°
Aug 1997
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 11 Aug · Moon -3°
Aug 1997
18
Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Aug · Moon -48°