Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 August 1966 · 01:14 local in London
1966-08-31 00:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:14 local time in London on 31 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Aug
1966
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 (24°) 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 01:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:28
Next moonset
06:12
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1966
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:07 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 1966
14
New Moon
Not visible20:13 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -6°
Sept 1966
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 1966
29
Full Moon
Below horizon17:47 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -11°