Full Moon
Friday, 17 October 2081 · 21:50 local in London
2081-10-17 20:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:50 local time in London on 17 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Oct
2081
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 (38°) 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 21:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:45
Next moonset
08:17
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2081
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:13 local · Sat, Sat 25 Oct · Moon 25°
Nov 2081
1
New Moon
Not visible03:04 local · Sat, Sat 1 Nov · Moon -38°
Nov 2081
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:41 local · Sat, Sat 8 Nov · Moon -37°
Nov 2081
16
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Sun, Sun 16 Nov · Moon -12°