Full Moon
Thursday, 9 July 1998 · 17:01 local in London
1998-07-09 16:01 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:01 local time in London on 9 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Jul
1998
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 17:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:53
Next moonset
05:53
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1998
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 1998
23
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jul · Moon 50°
Jul 1998
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -6°
Aug 1998
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:10 local · Sat, Sat 8 Aug · Moon 17°