Full Moon
Monday, 28 March 1983 · 20:27 local in London
1983-03-28 19:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:27 local time in London on 28 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Mar
1983
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 (12°) 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 20:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:22
Next moonset
07:28
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1983
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:39 local · Tue, Tue 5 Apr · Moon 7°
Apr 1983
13
New Moon
Not visible08:58 local · Wed, Wed 13 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1983
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:58 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 1983
27
Full Moon
Below horizon07:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Apr · Moon -12°