Full Moon
Tuesday, 2 June 2015 · 17:19 local in London
2015-06-02 16:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:19 local time in London on 2 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Jun
2015
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 17:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:44
Next moonset
05:49
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2015
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Tue, Tue 9 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible15:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jun · Moon 48°
Jun 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jun · Moon -10°
Jul 2015
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:20 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jul · Moon 13°