Full Moon
Thursday, 28 October 2004 · 04:08 local in London
2004-10-28 03:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:08 local time in London on 28 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
28 Oct
2004
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 (34°) 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 04:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:42
Next moonset
08:05
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2004
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:54 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 60°
Nov 2004
12
New Moon
Not visible14:27 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon 9°
Nov 2004
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:51 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -55°
Nov 2004
26
Full Moon
Above horizon20:08 local · Fri, Fri 26 Nov · Moon 40°