Full Moon
Tuesday, 13 October 1981 · 13:50 local in London
1981-10-13 12:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:50 local time in London on 13 October. 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 Oct
1981
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 13:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:43
Next moonset
08:10
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 48°
Oct 1981
27
New Moon
Not visible20:14 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -29°
Nov 1981
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:09 local · Thu, Thu 5 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 1981
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon 48°