Full Moon
Saturday, 31 October 2020 · 14:49 local in London
2020-10-31 14:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:49 local time in London on 31 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 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
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 14:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:53
Next moonset
07:30
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2020
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:46 local · Sun, Sun 8 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 2020
15
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 2020
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:45 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon -51°
Nov 2020
30
Full Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon -12°