Full Moon
Saturday, 19 October 2013 · 00:38 local in London
2013-10-18 23:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:38 local time in London on 19 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Oct
2013
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 (49°) 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 00:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:09
Next moonset
08:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2013
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon 8°
Nov 2013
3
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 2013
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:57 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon -49°
Nov 2013
17
Full Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sun, Sun 17 Nov · Moon -8°