Full Moon
Monday, 17 October 2005 · 13:14 local in London
2005-10-17 12:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:14 local time in London on 17 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Oct
2005
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 13:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:55
Next moonset
08:42
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2005
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:17 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon 29°
Nov 2005
2
New Moon
Not visible01:25 local · Wed, Wed 2 Nov · Moon -50°
Nov 2005
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:57 local · Wed, Wed 9 Nov · Moon -33°
Nov 2005
16
Full Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Wed, Wed 16 Nov · Moon 56°