Full Moon
Thursday, 8 July 1971 · 11:37 local in London
1971-07-08 10:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:37 local time in London on 8 July. 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Jul
1971
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 11:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:45
Next moonset
05:40
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1971
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:47 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jul · Moon 51°
Jul 1971
22
New Moon
Not visible10:15 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jul · Moon 45°
Jul 1971
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jul · Moon -20°
Aug 1971
6
Full Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Fri, Fri 6 Aug · Moon 0°