Full Moon
Sunday, 16 July 2000 · 14:55 local in London
2000-07-16 13:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:55 local time in London on 16 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
-53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Jul
2000
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 14:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:14
Next moonset
05:42
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2000
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jul · Moon 13°
Jul 2000
31
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jul · Moon -13°
Aug 2000
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:02 local · Mon, Mon 7 Aug · Moon -20°
Aug 2000
15
Full Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -5°