Full Moon
Friday, 22 December 1961 · 00:42 local in London
1961-12-22 00:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:42 local time in London on 22 December. 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Dec
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 (56°) 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 00:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:45
Next moonset
08:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Sat, Sat 30 Dec · Moon 32°
Jan 1962
6
New Moon
Not visible12:35 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1962
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:01 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon -33°
Jan 1962
20
Full Moon
Above horizon18:17 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 15°