Full Moon
Thursday, 21 March 2019 · 01:43 local in London
2019-03-21 01:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:43 local time in London on 21 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Mar
2019
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 (38°) 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 01:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:51
Next moonset
06:40
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2019
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon 11°
Apr 2019
5
New Moon
Not visible09:51 local · Fri, Fri 5 Apr · Moon 24°
Apr 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:06 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon 58°
Apr 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Fri, Fri 19 Apr · Moon -44°