Full Moon
Sunday, 12 March 2017 · 14:54 local in London
2017-03-12 14:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:54 local time in London on 12 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Mar
2017
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 14:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:58
Next moonset
06:51
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2017
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:58 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon -49°
Mar 2017
28
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon -28°
Apr 2017
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 3 Apr · Moon 56°
Apr 2017
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:08 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon -4°