Full Moon
Wednesday, 21 February 1951 · 21:12 local in London
1951-02-21 21:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:12 local time in London on 21 February. 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Feb
1951
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 (35°) 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 21:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:21
Next moonset
07:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1951
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Feb · Moon -30°
Mar 1951
7
New Moon
Not visible20:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 1951
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:40 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 66°
Mar 1951
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Fri, Fri 23 Mar · Moon -38°