Full Moon
Monday, 28 October 1985 · 17:38 local in London
1985-10-28 17:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:38 local time in London on 28 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Oct
1985
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 (8°) 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 17:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:51
Next moonset
07:30
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1985
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:07 local · Tue, Tue 5 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 1985
12
New Moon
Not visible14:20 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 1985
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Tue, Tue 19 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 1985
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon -14°