Full Moon
Friday, 20 November 2048 · 11:20 local in London
2048-11-20 11:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:20 local time in London on 20 November. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Nov
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
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 11:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:52
Next moonset
08:32
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2048
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon -32°
Dec 2048
5
New Moon
Not visible15:30 local · Sat, Sat 5 Dec · Moon 1°
Dec 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 2048
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:39 local · Sun, Sun 20 Dec · Moon 10°