Full Moon
Thursday, 24 June 2021 · 19:40 local in London
2021-06-24 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:40 local time in London on 24 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Jun
2021
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 19:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:37
Next moonset
04:57
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2021
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jul · Moon -26°
Jul 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 2021
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon -22°
Jul 2021
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jul · Moon 7°