Full Moon
Tuesday, 28 February 2040 · 01:00 local in London
2040-02-28 01:00 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:00 local time in London on 28 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Feb
2040
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 (50°) 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 01:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
18:05
Next moonset
07:31
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2040
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Tue, Tue 6 Mar · Moon 12°
Mar 2040
13
New Moon
Not visible01:46 local · Tue, Tue 13 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 2040
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Mar · Moon 64°
Mar 2040
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -26°