Full Moon
Friday, 18 February 2011 · 08:36 local in London
2011-02-18 08:36 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:36 local time in London on 18 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Feb
2011
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 08:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:03
Next moonset
07:05
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2011
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:27 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon -23°
Mar 2011
4
New Moon
Not visible20:46 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon -26°
Mar 2011
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Sat, Sat 12 Mar · Moon 20°
Mar 2011
19
Full Moon
Below horizon18:10 local · Sat, Sat 19 Mar · Moon -2°