Full Moon
Sunday, 9 October 2022 · 21:55 local in London
2022-10-09 20:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:55 local time in London on 9 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Oct
2022
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 (30°) 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 21:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:42
Next moonset
07:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2022
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2022
25
New Moon
Not visible11:49 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon 25°
Nov 2022
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:37 local · Tue, Tue 1 Nov · Moon -61°
Nov 2022
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:02 local · Tue, Tue 8 Nov · Moon -21°