Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 December 1952 · 05:06 local in London
1952-12-31 05:06 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:06 local time in London on 31 December. 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Dec
1952
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 (28°) 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 05:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:04
Next moonset
08:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1953
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 1953
15
New Moon
Not visible14:08 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 1953
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 1953
29
Full Moon
Above horizon23:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon 56°