Full Moon
Wednesday, 20 November 2002 · 01:34 local in London
2002-11-20 01:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:34 local time in London on 20 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Nov
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
Above the horizon (50°) 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 01:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:21
Next moonset
07:44
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2002
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:46 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon -17°
Dec 2002
4
New Moon
Not visible07:34 local · Wed, Wed 4 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2002
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2002
19
Full Moon
Above horizon19:10 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon 30°