Full Moon
Monday, 20 June 2016 · 12:02 local in London
2016-06-20 11:02 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:02 local time in London on 20 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
-55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Jun
2016
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 12:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:01
Next moonset
05:58
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2016
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:19 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -38°
Jul 2016
4
New Moon
Not visible12:01 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jul · Moon 54°
Jul 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 2016
19
Full Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jul · Moon 19°