Full Moon
Sunday, 6 October 1968 · 12:46 local in London
1968-10-06 11:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:46 local time in London on 6 October. 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Oct
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
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 12:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:23
Next moonset
08:13
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1968
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:05 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 1968
21
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 1968
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon -14°
Nov 1968
5
Full Moon
Above horizon05:25 local · Tue, Tue 5 Nov · Moon 25°