Full Moon
Sunday, 21 July 2024 · 11:17 local in London
2024-07-21 10:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:17 local time in London on 21 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Jul
2024
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 11:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:48
Next moonset
05:52
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:52 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jul · Moon 40°
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New Moon
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Aug 2024
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2024
19
Full Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon -10°