Full Moon
Tuesday, 13 March 1979 · 21:14 local in London
1979-03-13 21:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:14 local time in London on 13 March. 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 Mar
1979
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 (29°) 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 21:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:50
Next moonset
06:36
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1979
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:22 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1979
28
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 1979
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -5°
Apr 1979
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -42°