Full Moon
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 · 12:01 local in London
2016-03-23 12:01 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:01 local time in London on 23 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Mar
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
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 12:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:27
Next moonset
06:23
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2016
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:17 local · Thu, Thu 31 Mar · Moon -43°
Apr 2016
7
New Moon
Not visible12:24 local · Thu, Thu 7 Apr · Moon 42°
Apr 2016
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:00 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 2016
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:24 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon -1°