Full Moon
Sunday, 22 July 1956 · 22:29 local in London
1956-07-22 21:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:29 local time in London on 22 July. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Jul
1956
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 (14°) 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 22:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:51
Next moonset
05:56
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1956
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jul · Moon -19°
Aug 1956
6
New Moon
Not visible12:25 local · Mon, Mon 6 Aug · Moon 49°
Aug 1956
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon -42°
Aug 1956
21
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Tue, Tue 21 Aug · Moon -45°