Full Moon
Saturday, 28 October 2023 · 21:24 local in London
2023-10-28 20:24 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:24 local time in London on 28 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Oct
2023
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 (35°) 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 21:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:45
Next moonset
07:34
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:37 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2023
13
New Moon
Not visible09:28 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2023
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2023
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Mon, Mon 27 Nov · Moon -8°