Full Moon
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 · 16:57 local in London
2022-02-16 16:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:57 local time in London on 16 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Feb
2022
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 (0°) 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 16:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:09
Next moonset
08:01
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2022
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:33 local · Wed, Wed 23 Feb · Moon -31°
Mar 2022
2
New Moon
Not visible17:35 local · Wed, Wed 2 Mar · Moon -2°
Mar 2022
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:46 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 8°
Mar 2022
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Fri, Fri 18 Mar · Moon -6°