Full Moon
Saturday, 29 February 2048 · 14:38 local in London
2048-02-29 14:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:38 local time in London on 29 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
29 Feb
2048
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 14:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:00
Next moonset
06:33
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2048
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Sat, Sat 7 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 2048
14
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Sat, Sat 14 Mar · Moon 31°
Mar 2048
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:04 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon 52°
Mar 2048
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:04 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon 23°