Full Moon
Tuesday, 19 July 2016 · 23:57 local in London
2016-07-19 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:57 local time in London on 19 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Jul
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
Above the horizon (19°) 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 23:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:08
Next moonset
05:47
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2016
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:00 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jul · Moon -1°
Aug 2016
2
New Moon
Not visible21:45 local · Tue, Tue 2 Aug · Moon -11°
Aug 2016
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Wed, Wed 10 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2016
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -40°