Full Moon
Saturday, 3 July 2156 · 09:18 local in London
2156-07-03 08:18 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:18 local time in London on 3 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Jul
2156
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 09:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:09
Next moonset
05:35
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2156
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon 5°
Jul 2156
17
New Moon
Not visible13:15 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon 62°
Jul 2156
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jul · Moon 20°
Aug 2156
1
Full Moon
Below horizon16:48 local · Sun, Sun 1 Aug · Moon -38°