Full Moon
Sunday, 16 March 2014 · 17:09 local in London
2014-03-16 17:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:09 local time in London on 16 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Mar
2014
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 17:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:13
Next moonset
06:11
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2014
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Mon, Mon 24 Mar · Moon -1°
Mar 2014
30
New Moon
Not visible19:45 local · Sun, Sun 30 Mar · Moon -3°
Apr 2014
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 2014
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -24°