Full Moon
Thursday, 2 July 2015 · 03:20 local in London
2015-07-02 02:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:20 local time in London on 2 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Jul
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
Above the horizon (13°) 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 03:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:15
Next moonset
05:30
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2015
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible02:25 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -20°
Jul 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:04 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jul · Moon -43°
Jul 2015
31
Full Moon
Below horizon11:43 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -50°