Full Moon
Thursday, 24 August 1972 · 19:22 local in London
1972-08-24 18:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:22 local time in London on 24 August. 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
24 Aug
1972
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 19:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:40
Next moonset
06:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1972
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:48 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 10°
Sept 1972
7
New Moon
Not visible18:29 local · Thu, Thu 7 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 1972
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1972
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:07 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 18°