Full Moon
Friday, 15 October 2027 · 14:47 local in London
2027-10-15 13:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:47 local time in London on 15 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Oct
2027
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 14:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:33
Next moonset
08:40
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2027
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 2027
29
New Moon
Not visible14:37 local · Fri, Fri 29 Oct · Moon 15°
Nov 2027
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:00 local · Sat, Sat 6 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 2027
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:26 local · Sun, Sun 14 Nov · Moon 37°