Full Moon
Sunday, 9 March 2031 · 04:30 local in London
2031-03-09 04:30 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:30 local time in London on 9 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Mar
2031
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 (14°) 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 04:30 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:44
Next moonset
06:05
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:36 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible03:49 local · Sun, Sun 23 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2031
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:32 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon 11°
Apr 2031
7
Full Moon
Below horizon18:21 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon -14°