Full Moon
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 · 03:06 local in London
2011-10-12 02:06 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:06 local time in London on 12 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Oct
2011
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 (39°) 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 03:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:56
Next moonset
07:49
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2011
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2011
26
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2011
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:38 local · Wed, Wed 2 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2011
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon 38°