Full Moon
Monday, 22 February 2016 · 18:20 local in London
2016-02-22 18:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:20 local time in London on 22 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Feb
2016
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 (7°) 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 18:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:30
Next moonset
07:08
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2016
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:11 local · Tue, Tue 1 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2016
9
New Moon
Not visible01:55 local · Wed, Wed 9 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 2016
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Tue, Tue 15 Mar · Moon 54°
Mar 2016
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:01 local · Wed, Wed 23 Mar · Moon -39°