Full Moon
Tuesday, 2 October 2001 · 14:49 local in London
2001-10-02 13:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:49 local time in London on 2 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
2 Oct
2001
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 14:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:05
Next moonset
07:38
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2001
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:20 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 56°
Oct 2001
16
New Moon
Not visible20:23 local · Tue, Tue 16 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2001
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:59 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -45°
Nov 2001
1
Full Moon
Above horizon05:41 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon 9°