Full Moon
Thursday, 5 October 2017 · 19:40 local in London
2017-10-05 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:40 local time in London on 5 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Oct
2017
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 (7°) 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 19:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:14
Next moonset
07:37
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2017
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:26 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2017
19
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2017
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 0°
Nov 2017
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon 12°