Full Moon
Friday, 23 October 2105 · 11:25 local in London
2105-10-23 10:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:25 local time in London on 23 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
23 Oct
2105
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 11:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:39
Next moonset
09:01
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2105
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:44 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon 27°
Nov 2105
6
New Moon
Not visible19:04 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 2105
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:45 local · Sat, Sat 14 Nov · Moon -6°
Nov 2105
21
Full Moon
Above horizon20:40 local · Sat, Sat 21 Nov · Moon 41°