Full Moon
Thursday, 21 October 2173 · 02:18 local in London
2173-10-21 01:18 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:18 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Oct
2173
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 (46°) 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 02:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:46
Next moonset
08:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2173
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:44 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -13°
Nov 2173
5
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 6°
Nov 2173
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 2173
19
Full Moon
Below horizon14:30 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -7°