Full Moon
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 · 14:46 local in London
2012-11-28 14:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:46 local time in London on 28 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Nov
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 14:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:00
Next moonset
08:17
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2012
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -30°
Dec 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:19 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon -16°