Full Moon
Monday, 20 November 1972 · 23:07 local in London
1972-11-20 23:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:07 local time in London on 20 November. 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Nov
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
Above the horizon (61°) 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 23:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:04
Next moonset
08:25
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1972
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Mon, Mon 27 Nov · Moon -33°
Dec 1972
5
New Moon
Not visible20:24 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 1972
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:36 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon 38°
Dec 1972
20
Full Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon -8°