Full Moon
Saturday, 4 October 2104 · 10:17 local in London
2104-10-04 09:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:17 local time in London on 4 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Oct
2104
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 10:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:06
Next moonset
08:42
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2104
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2104
19
New Moon
Not visible02:12 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon -48°
Oct 2104
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:19 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2104
2
Full Moon
Above horizon18:19 local · Sun, Sun 2 Nov · Moon 19°