Full Moon
Saturday, 19 March 2011 · 18:10 local in London
2011-03-19 18:10 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:10 local time in London on 19 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Mar
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 18:10 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:22
Next moonset
05:49
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2011
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon -18°
Apr 2011
3
New Moon
Not visible15:33 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon 37°
Apr 2011
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:06 local · Mon, Mon 11 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 2011
18
Full Moon
Above horizon03:44 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon 13°