Full Moon
Tuesday, 3 March 2026 · 11:38 local in London
2026-03-03 11:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:38 local time in London on 3 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Mar
2026
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 11:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:00
Next moonset
06:52
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2026
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 11 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2026
19
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Thu, Thu 19 Mar · Moon -35°
Mar 2026
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Wed, Wed 25 Mar · Moon 63°
Apr 2026
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 24°