Full Moon
Thursday, 24 February 2005 · 04:54 local in London
2005-02-24 04:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:54 local time in London on 24 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Feb
2005
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 (22°) 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 04:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:50
Next moonset
07:27
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2005
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 3 Mar · Moon -65°
Mar 2005
10
New Moon
Not visible09:10 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 19°
Mar 2005
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:19 local · Thu, Thu 17 Mar · Moon 62°
Mar 2005
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Mar · Moon 24°