Full Moon
Monday, 15 October 2103 · 18:00 local in London
2103-10-15 17:00 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:00 local time in London on 15 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Oct
2103
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 (3°) 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 18:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:58
Next moonset
08:35
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2103
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:27 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2103
31
New Moon
Not visible00:38 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2103
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 2103
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Nov · Moon 36°