Full Moon
Wednesday, 21 October 2116 · 17:52 local in London
2116-10-21 16:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:52 local time in London on 21 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Oct
2116
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 (0°) 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 17:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:01
Next moonset
08:25
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2116
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon 30°
Nov 2116
4
New Moon
Not visible19:02 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon -26°
Nov 2116
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon -50°
Nov 2116
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:22 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon -4°