Full Moon
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 · 15:57 local in London
2021-10-20 14:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:57 local time in London on 20 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Oct
2021
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 15:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:11
Next moonset
08:14
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2021
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -11°
Nov 2021
4
New Moon
Not visible21:15 local · Thu, Thu 4 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 2021
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 2021
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:58 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -11°