Full Moon
Monday, 21 October 2002 · 08:20 local in London
2002-10-21 07:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:20 local time in London on 21 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
21 Oct
2002
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 08:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:18
Next moonset
08:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2002
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:28 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon 60°
Nov 2002
4
New Moon
Not visible20:34 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -36°
Nov 2002
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Mon, Mon 11 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 2002
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon 50°