Full Moon
Wednesday, 18 July 2046 · 01:55 local in London
2046-07-18 00:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:55 local time in London on 18 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Jul
2046
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 (15°) 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 01:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:27
Next moonset
05:15
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2046
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jul · Moon 45°
Aug 2046
2
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Thu, Thu 2 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 2046
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:16 local · Thu, Thu 9 Aug · Moon -32°
Aug 2046
16
Full Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Thu, Thu 16 Aug · Moon -38°