Full Moon
Wednesday, 22 November 1961 · 09:44 local in London
1961-11-22 09:44 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:44 local time in London on 22 November. 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Nov
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
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 09:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:41
Next moonset
08:12
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:19 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 48°
Dec 1961
7
New Moon
Not visible23:52 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 1961
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:06 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon 27°
Dec 1961
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 56°