Full Moon
Tuesday, 12 July 1938 · 16:05 local in London
1938-07-12 15:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:05 local time in London on 12 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
12 Jul
1938
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 16:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:46
Next moonset
06:01
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1938
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon 4°
Jul 1938
27
New Moon
Not visible04:54 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jul · Moon -7°
Aug 1938
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:00 local · Wed, Wed 3 Aug · Moon -34°
Aug 1938
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Aug · Moon -8°