Full Moon
Thursday, 1 October 2020 · 22:05 local in London
2020-10-01 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:05 local time in London on 1 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
1 Oct
2020
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 (26°) 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 22:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:14
Next moonset
07:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2020
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2020
16
New Moon
Not visible20:31 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2020
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:23 local · Fri, Fri 23 Oct · Moon -7°
Oct 2020
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon -16°