Full Moon
Wednesday, 24 January 1940 · 23:22 local in London
1940-01-24 23:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:22 local time in London on 24 January. 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Jan
1940
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 (51°) 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 23:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:51
Next moonset
07:35
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1940
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -37°
Feb 1940
8
New Moon
Not visible07:45 local · Thu, Thu 8 Feb · Moon 5°
Feb 1940
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:56 local · Fri, Fri 16 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 1940
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Fri, Fri 23 Feb · Moon -26°