Full Moon
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 · 02:38 local in London
2009-03-11 02:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:38 local time in London on 11 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
11 Mar
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
Above the horizon (29°) 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 02:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:55
Next moonset
06:08
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2009
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:48 local · Wed, Wed 18 Mar · Moon -65°
Mar 2009
26
New Moon
Not visible16:06 local · Thu, Thu 26 Mar · Moon 21°
Apr 2009
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:34 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 40°
Apr 2009
9
Full Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Thu, Thu 9 Apr · Moon -37°