Full Moon
Thursday, 5 July 2001 · 16:04 local in London
2001-07-05 15:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:04 local time in London on 5 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Jul
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
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 16:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:28
Next moonset
05:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2001
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:45 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jul · Moon -34°
Jul 2001
20
New Moon
Not visible20:44 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jul · Moon 3°
Jul 2001
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:08 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jul · Moon -24°
Aug 2001
4
Full Moon
Below horizon06:56 local · Sat, Sat 4 Aug · Moon -14°