Full Moon
Wednesday, 22 March 1989 · 09:58 local in London
1989-03-22 09:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:58 local time in London on 22 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Mar
1989
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 09:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:42
Next moonset
05:56
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1989
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:22 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon -6°
Apr 1989
6
New Moon
Not visible04:33 local · Thu, Thu 6 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1989
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:13 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon 28°
Apr 1989
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:14 local · Fri, Fri 21 Apr · Moon 9°