Full Moon
Sunday, 5 July 2020 · 05:44 local in London
2020-07-05 04:44 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:44 local time in London on 5 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Jul
2020
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 05:44 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:57
Next moonset
05:49
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2020
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:29 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jul · Moon -2°
Jul 2020
20
New Moon
Not visible18:33 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 2020
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jul · Moon -2°
Aug 2020
3
Full Moon
Below horizon16:59 local · Mon, Mon 3 Aug · Moon -37°