Full Moon
Friday, 12 March 1971 · 03:34 local in London
1971-03-12 02:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:34 local time in London on 12 March. 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Mar
1971
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 (30°) 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 03:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:44
Next moonset
07:14