Full Moon
Sunday, 18 October 2043 · 12:56 local in London
2043-10-18 11:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:56 local time in London on 18 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Oct
2043
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 12:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:45
Next moonset
08:54
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2043
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Sun, Sun 25 Oct · Moon 40°
Nov 2043
1
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Sun, Sun 1 Nov · Moon -35°
Nov 2043
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:13 local · Tue, Tue 10 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2043
16
Full Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Mon, Mon 16 Nov · Moon 54°