Full Moon
Friday, 26 November 2004 · 20:08 local in London
2004-11-26 20:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:08 local time in London on 26 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Nov
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 (40°) 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 20:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:54
Next moonset
08:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2004
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:53 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2004
12
New Moon
Not visible01:29 local · Sun, Sun 12 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 2004
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:40 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2004
26
Full Moon
Below horizon15:07 local · Sun, Sun 26 Dec · Moon -1°