Full Moon
Wednesday, 18 February 1981 · 22:58 local in London
1981-02-18 22:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:58 local time in London on 18 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Feb
1981
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 (48°) 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 22:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:02
Next moonset
07:33
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1981
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Fri, Fri 27 Feb · Moon -3°
Mar 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible10:31 local · Fri, Fri 6 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 1981
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon 0°
Mar 1981
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:23 local · Fri, Fri 20 Mar · Moon -22°