Full Moon
Saturday, 23 October 2010 · 02:37 local in London
2010-10-23 01:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 23 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Oct
2010
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 (46°) 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 02:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:30
Next moonset
08:15
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2010
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:46 local · Sat, Sat 30 Oct · Moon 5°
Nov 2010
6
New Moon
Not visible04:52 local · Sat, Sat 6 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:39 local · Sat, Sat 13 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 2010
21
Full Moon
Above horizon17:27 local · Sun, Sun 21 Nov · Moon 14°