Full Moon
Monday, 5 August 1963 · 10:31 local in London
1963-08-05 09:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:31 local time in London on 5 August. 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Aug
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 10:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:07
Next moonset
06:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1963
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:21 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 1963
19
New Moon
Not visible08:35 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 1963
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:54 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon -54°
Sept 1963
3
Full Moon
Above horizon20:34 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon 4°