Full Moon
Thursday, 28 March 2002 · 18:25 local in London
2002-03-28 18:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:25 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Mar
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
Above the horizon (2°) 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 18:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:35
Next moonset
06:28
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:29 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon -49°
Apr 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible20:21 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2002
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:48 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2002
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon 16°