Full Moon
Thursday, 22 October 1953 · 12:56 local in London
1953-10-22 12:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:56 local time in London on 22 October. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Oct
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 12:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:19
Next moonset
08:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1953
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:10 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon 3°
Nov 1953
6
New Moon
Not visible17:58 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 1953
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Sat, Sat 14 Nov · Moon -45°
Nov 1953
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:12 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon 61°