Full Moon
Friday, 31 December 1971 · 20:20 local in London
1971-12-31 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 31 December. 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Dec
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
Above the horizon (40°) 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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:43
Next moonset
08:48
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1972
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:31 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 1972
16
New Moon
Not visible10:53 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 1972
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:29 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 1972
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jan · Moon -20°