Full Moon
Monday, 15 January 1968 · 16:11 local in London
1968-01-15 16:11 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:11 local time in London on 15 January. 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Jan
1968
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 (3°) 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 16:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:00
Next moonset
09:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1968
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:38 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jan · Moon -46°
Jan 1968
29
New Moon
Not visible16:29 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jan · Moon -3°
Feb 1968
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:21 local · Tue, Tue 6 Feb · Moon 18°
Feb 1968
14
Full Moon
Above horizon06:43 local · Wed, Wed 14 Feb · Moon 9°