Full Moon
Saturday, 12 July 2014 · 12:25 local in London
2014-07-12 11:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:25 local time in London on 12 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Jul
2014
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 12:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:50
Next moonset
06:26
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2014
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jul · Moon 28°
Jul 2014
26
New Moon
Not visible23:42 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jul · Moon -22°
Aug 2014
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:50 local · Mon, Mon 4 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 2014
10
Full Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 10 Aug · Moon -8°