Full Moon
Monday, 9 February 2009 · 14:49 local in London
2009-02-09 14:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:49 local time in London on 9 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Feb
2009
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 14:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:12
Next moonset
07:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2009
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:37 local · Mon, Mon 16 Feb · Moon -40°
Feb 2009
25
New Moon
Not visible01:35 local · Wed, Wed 25 Feb · Moon -42°
Mar 2009
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:46 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -9°
Mar 2009
11
Full Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon 29°