Full Moon
Wednesday, 27 November 1985 · 12:42 local in London
1985-11-27 12:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:42 local time in London on 27 November. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Nov
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
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 12:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:37
Next moonset
08:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1985
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:01 local · Thu, Thu 5 Dec · Moon 35°
Dec 1985
12
New Moon
Not visible00:55 local · Thu, Thu 12 Dec · Moon -63°
Dec 1985
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:58 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 1985
27
Full Moon
Above horizon07:31 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon 8°