Full Moon
Monday, 30 March 1953 · 12:55 local in London
1953-03-30 12:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:55 local time in London on 30 March. 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Mar
1953
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 12:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:55
Next moonset
05:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1953
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Tue, Tue 7 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 1953
13
New Moon
Not visible20:09 local · Mon, Mon 13 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1953
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:41 local · Tue, Tue 21 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 1953
29
Full Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -2°