Full Moon
Sunday, 21 November 2010 · 17:27 local in London
2010-11-21 17:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:27 local time in London on 21 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Nov
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 (14°) 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 17:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:18
Next moonset
08:30
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2010
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Sun, Sun 28 Nov · Moon -25°
Dec 2010
5
New Moon
Not visible17:36 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:59 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon 19°
Dec 2010
21
Full Moon
Below horizon08:14 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon 0°