Full Moon
Wednesday, 6 June 2001 · 02:39 local in London
2001-06-06 01:39 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:39 local time in London on 6 June. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Jun
2001
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 (14°) 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 02:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:45
Next moonset
05:08
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2001
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:28 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jun · Moon 21°
Jun 2001
21
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jun · Moon 61°
Jun 2001
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -26°
Jul 2001
5
Full Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jul · Moon -46°