Full Moon
Monday, 6 July 2172 · 00:18 local in London
2172-07-05 23:18 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:18 local time in London on 6 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Jul
2172
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 (9°) 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 00:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:33
Next moonset
04:37
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2172
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:48 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 2172
21
New Moon
Not visible02:51 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jul · Moon -11°
Jul 2172
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:55 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jul · Moon 19°
Aug 2172
4
Full Moon
Below horizon07:27 local · Tue, Tue 4 Aug · Moon -19°