Full Moon
Monday, 20 March 2000 · 04:45 local in London
2000-03-20 04:45 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:45 local time in London on 20 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Mar
2000
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 (16°) 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
18:36
Next moonset
06:35
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon -15°
Apr 2000
4
New Moon
Not visible19:12 local · Tue, Tue 4 Apr · Moon 0°
Apr 2000
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:30 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon 27°
Apr 2000
18
Full Moon
Below horizon18:42 local · Tue, Tue 18 Apr · Moon -9°