Full Moon
Tuesday, 7 January 1947 · 04:47 local in London
1947-01-07 04:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:47 local time in London on 7 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Jan
1947
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 (31°) 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 04:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:17
Next moonset
08:42