Full Moon
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 · 03:26 local in London
2010-03-30 02:26 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:26 local time in London on 30 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Mar
2010
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 (21°) 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 03:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:38
Next moonset
06:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2010
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:37 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon 3°
Apr 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible13:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2010
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 56°
Apr 2010
28
Full Moon
Below horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -57°