Full Moon
Friday, 25 March 2005 · 20:59 local in London
2005-03-25 20:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:59 local time in London on 25 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
25 Mar
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 (24°) 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 20:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:20
Next moonset
06:08
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2005
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Sat, Sat 2 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2005
8
New Moon
Not visible21:32 local · Fri, Fri 8 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:38 local · Sat, Sat 16 Apr · Moon 41°
Apr 2005
24
Full Moon
Below horizon11:07 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon -47°