Full Moon
Saturday, 20 February 2027 · 23:24 local in London
2027-02-20 23:24 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:24 local time in London on 20 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Feb
2027
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 (46°) 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 23:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:30
Next moonset
07:06
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:17 local · Sun, Sun 28 Feb · Moon 10°
Mar 2027
8
New Moon
Not visible09:30 local · Mon, Mon 8 Mar · Moon 26°
Mar 2027
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:25 local · Mon, Mon 15 Mar · Moon 59°
Mar 2027
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Mon, Mon 22 Mar · Moon -40°