Full Moon
Saturday, 7 October 2006 · 04:13 local in London
2006-10-07 03:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:13 local time in London on 7 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
7 Oct
2006
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 (28°) 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 04:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:20
Next moonset
07:32
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:26 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible06:14 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 2006
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Sun, Sun 29 Oct · Moon 3°
Nov 2006
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:58 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon -17°