Full Moon
Sunday, 7 June 2009 · 19:12 local in London
2009-06-07 18:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:12 local time in London on 7 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Jun
2009
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 19:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:38
Next moonset
04:42
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2009
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 2009
22
New Moon
Not visible20:35 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 2009
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 2009
7
Full Moon
Below horizon10:22 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jul · Moon -49°