Full Moon
Sunday, 17 November 2013 · 15:16 local in London
2013-11-17 15:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:16 local time in London on 17 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Nov
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
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 15:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:15
Next moonset
08:00
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2013
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:28 local · Mon, Mon 25 Nov · Moon -30°
Dec 2013
3
New Moon
Not visible00:22 local · Tue, Tue 3 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 2013
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 9 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2013
17
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Tue, Tue 17 Dec · Moon -12°