Full Moon
Wednesday, 16 June 2106 · 15:37 local in London
2106-06-16 14:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:37 local time in London on 16 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Jun
2106
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 15:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:02
Next moonset
05:40
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Last Quarter Moon
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First Quarter Moon
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16
Full Moon
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