Full Moon
Friday, 2 July 2004 · 12:09 local in London
2004-07-02 11:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:09 local time in London on 2 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
-64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Jul
2004
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 12:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:14
Next moonset
05:15
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2004
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jul · Moon 39°
Jul 2004
17
New Moon
Not visible12:24 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon 63°
Jul 2004
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:37 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jul · Moon -43°
Jul 2004
31
Full Moon
Below horizon19:05 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jul · Moon -19°