Full Moon
Thursday, 4 July 1974 · 13:41 local in London
1974-07-04 12:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:41 local time in London on 4 July. 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Jul
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
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 13:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:09
Next moonset
05:49
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1974
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jul · Moon -20°
Jul 1974
19
New Moon
Not visible13:06 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jul · Moon 56°
Jul 1974
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:51 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jul · Moon -48°
Aug 1974
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Sat, Sat 3 Aug · Moon 7°