Full Moon
Friday, 6 February 2004 · 08:47 local in London
2004-02-06 08:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:47 local time in London on 6 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Feb
2004
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 08:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:54
Next moonset
08:31
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2004
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon -32°
Feb 2004
20
New Moon
Not visible09:18 local · Fri, Fri 20 Feb · Moon 11°
Feb 2004
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Sat, Sat 28 Feb · Moon -8°
Mar 2004
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon 45°