Full Moon
Tuesday, 31 January 1961 · 18:47 local in London
1961-01-31 18:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 31 January. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Jan
1961
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 (17°) 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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:48
Next moonset
07:47
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1961
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:49 local · Wed, Wed 8 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 1961
15
New Moon
Not visible08:10 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 7°
Feb 1961
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Wed, Wed 22 Feb · Moon -15°
Mar 1961
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Thu, Thu 2 Mar · Moon -29°