Full Moon
Wednesday, 27 February 2002 · 09:17 local in London
2002-02-27 09:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:17 local time in London on 27 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Feb
2002
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 09:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:45
Next moonset
07:47
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2002
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2002
14
New Moon
Not visible02:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 Mar · Moon -41°
Mar 2002
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:28 local · Fri, Fri 22 Mar · Moon -1°
Mar 2002
28
Full Moon
Above horizon18:25 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon 2°