Full Moon
Monday, 31 March 1980 · 16:14 local in London
1980-03-31 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:14 local time in London on 31 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Mar
1980
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 16:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:24
Next moonset
07:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1980
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:07 local · Tue, Tue 8 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1980
15
New Moon
Not visible04:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 1980
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1980
30
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -23°