Full Moon
Wednesday, 6 February 1974 · 23:24 local in London
1974-02-06 23:24 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:24 local time in London on 6 February. 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Feb
1974
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 (49°) 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 23:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:14
Next moonset
07:17
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1974
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:04 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 1974
22
New Moon
Not visible05:34 local · Fri, Fri 22 Feb · Moon -10°
Mar 1974
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:03 local · Fri, Fri 1 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 1974
8
Full Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Fri, Fri 8 Mar · Moon -33°