Full Moon
Tuesday, 14 October 2008 · 21:03 local in London
2008-10-14 20:03 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:03 local time in London on 14 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Oct
2008
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 (31°) 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 21:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:50
Next moonset
08:23
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2008
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2008
28
New Moon
Not visible23:14 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon -57°
Nov 2008
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 2008
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:17 local · Thu, Thu 13 Nov · Moon 11°