Full Moon
Tuesday, 7 February 2012 · 21:54 local in London
2012-02-07 21:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:54 local time in London on 7 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Feb
2012
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 (40°) 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 21:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:17
Next moonset
07:12
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2012
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:04 local · Tue, Tue 14 Feb · Moon -58°
Feb 2012
21
New Moon
Not visible22:35 local · Tue, Tue 21 Feb · Moon -41°
Mar 2012
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Thu, Thu 1 Mar · Moon 5°
Mar 2012
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Thu, Thu 8 Mar · Moon -31°