Full Moon
Monday, 2 November 2009 · 19:14 local in London
2009-11-02 19:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:14 local time in London on 2 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Nov
2009
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 (29°) 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 19:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:18
Next moonset
08:03