Full Moon
Wednesday, 8 May 1963 · 18:23 local in London
1963-05-08 17:23 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:23 local time in London on 8 May. 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
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
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 18:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:13
Next moonset
06:07
Next events
Calendar →May 1963
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -25°
May 1963
23
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -5°
May 1963
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -24°
Jun 1963
7
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon -39°