Full Moon
Wednesday, 21 October 2048 · 19:25 local in London
2048-10-21 18:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:25 local time in London on 21 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Oct
2048
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 (18°) 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 19:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:46
Next moonset
08:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2048
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon -4°
Nov 2048
6
New Moon
Not visible04:38 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon 19°
Nov 2048
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:20 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon -17°