Full Moon
Monday, 5 October 1998 · 21:12 local in London
1998-10-05 20:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:12 local time in London on 5 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Oct
1998
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 (21°) 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 21:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:13
Next moonset
07:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1998
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:11 local · Mon, Mon 12 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 1998
20
New Moon
Not visible11:10 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 27°
Oct 1998
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Oct · Moon -16°
Nov 1998
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:18 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 12°