Full Moon
Tuesday, 3 September 1963 · 20:34 local in London
1963-09-03 19:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:34 local time in London on 3 September. 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Sep
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 (4°) 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 20:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:29
Next moonset
06:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1963
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:42 local · Tue, Tue 10 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 1963
17
New Moon
Not visible21:51 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1963
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:39 local · Thu, Thu 26 Sept · Moon -24°
Oct 1963
3
Full Moon
Above horizon05:44 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon 10°