Full Moon
Saturday, 26 February 2078 · 17:50 local in London
2078-02-26 17:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:50 local time in London on 26 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Feb
2078
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 (5°) 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 17:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:24
Next moonset
07:34
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2078
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:48 local · Sun, Sun 6 Mar · Moon -31°
Mar 2078
14
New Moon
Not visible00:37 local · Mon, Mon 14 Mar · Moon -45°
Mar 2078
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:10 local · Sun, Sun 20 Mar · Moon 56°
Mar 2078
28
Full Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Mon, Mon 28 Mar · Moon -37°