Full Moon
Monday, 24 June 2002 · 22:42 local in London
2002-06-24 21:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:42 local time in London on 24 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Jun
2002
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 (7°) 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 22:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:21
Next moonset
04:52
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2002
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jul · Moon -38°
Jul 2002
10
New Moon
Not visible11:26 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 57°
Jul 2002
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jul · Moon -42°
Jul 2002
24
Full Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jul · Moon -46°