Full Moon
Friday, 21 March 2008 · 18:40 local in London
2008-03-21 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:40 local time in London on 21 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Mar
2008
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 (3°) 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 18:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:32
Next moonset
05:50
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2008
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon -43°
Apr 2008
6
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Sun, Sun 6 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 2008
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:32 local · Sat, Sat 12 Apr · Moon 62°
Apr 2008
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -51°