Full Moon
Thursday, 18 January 1973 · 21:28 local in London
1973-01-18 21:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:28 local time in London on 18 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Jan
1973
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 (44°) 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 21:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:34
Next moonset
08:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1973
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:05 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jan · Moon 19°
Feb 1973
3
New Moon
Not visible09:23 local · Sat, Sat 3 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 1973
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:05 local · Sat, Sat 10 Feb · Moon 37°
Feb 1973
17
Full Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Sat, Sat 17 Feb · Moon -25°