Full Moon
Monday, 24 March 1997 · 04:45 local in London
1997-03-24 04:45 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:45 local time in London on 24 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Mar
1997
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 (11°) 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 04:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:49
Next moonset
06:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1997
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon -52°
Apr 1997
7
New Moon
Not visible12:02 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon 41°
Apr 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Mon, Mon 14 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 1997
22
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon 13°