Full Moon
Tuesday, 8 October 1957 · 21:42 local in London
1957-10-08 21:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:42 local time in London on 8 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Oct
1957
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 (39°) 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 21:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:23
Next moonset
06:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1957
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:44 local · Wed, Wed 16 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 1957
23
New Moon
Not visible04:43 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 1957
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:48 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon -22°
Nov 1957
7
Full Moon
Below horizon14:32 local · Thu, Thu 7 Nov · Moon -14°