Full Moon
Monday, 29 October 2012 · 19:50 local in London
2012-10-29 19:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:50 local time in London on 29 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
29 Oct
2012
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 19:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:46
Next moonset
07:32
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2012
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible22:08 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon -52°
Nov 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 20 Nov · Moon 16°
Nov 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Nov · Moon -9°