Full Moon
Tuesday, 9 April 1963 · 01:57 local in London
1963-04-09 00:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:57 local time in London on 9 April. 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Apr
1963
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 (34°) 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 01:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:11
Next moonset
06:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1963
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Wed, Wed 17 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible21:29 local · Tue, Tue 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:08 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 40°
May 1963
8
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -16°