Full Moon
Monday, 4 June 2012 · 12:12 local in London
2012-06-04 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:12 local time in London on 4 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Jun
2012
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 12:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:24
Next moonset
05:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2012
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:42 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jun · Moon 12°
Jun 2012
19
New Moon
Not visible16:02 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon 43°
Jun 2012
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jun · Moon -37°
Jul 2012
3
Full Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jul · Moon -8°