Full Moon
Monday, 26 July 2010 · 02:37 local in London
2010-07-26 01:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 26 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Jul
2010
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 (17°) 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 02:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:55
Next moonset
05:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2010
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:59 local · Tue, Tue 3 Aug · Moon 56°
Aug 2010
10
New Moon
Not visible04:08 local · Tue, Tue 10 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2010
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2010
24
Full Moon
Below horizon18:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon -14°