Full Moon
Thursday, 28 June 2018 · 05:53 local in London
2018-06-28 04:53 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:53 local time in London on 28 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Jun
2018
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 05:53 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:28
Next moonset
05:56
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2018
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jul · Moon 34°
Jul 2018
13
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2018
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 2018
27
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jul · Moon 3°