Full Moon
Wednesday, 8 October 2014 · 11:51 local in London
2014-10-08 10:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:51 local time in London on 8 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
8 Oct
2014
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 11:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:24
Next moonset
08:21
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2014
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2014
23
New Moon
Not visible22:57 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2014
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon -37°
Nov 2014
6
Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon 48°