Full Moon
Friday, 3 January 1969 · 19:28 local in London
1969-01-03 18:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:28 local time in London on 3 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Jan
1969
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 19:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:22
Next moonset
10:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1969
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:00 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon -28°
Jan 1969
18
New Moon
Not visible05:59 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon -31°
Jan 1969
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:23 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jan · Moon -15°
Feb 1969
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:56 local · Sun, Sun 2 Feb · Moon -18°