Full Moon
Tuesday, 3 October 2028 · 17:25 local in London
2028-10-03 16:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 3 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Oct
2028
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 17:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:57
Next moonset
08:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2028
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2028
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon -13°