Full Moon
Wednesday, 15 February 2147 · 17:38 local in London
2147-02-15 17:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:38 local time in London on 15 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Feb
2147
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 (3°) 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 17:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:15
Next moonset
07:26
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2147
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:00 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -31°
Mar 2147
2
New Moon
Not visible05:16 local · Thu, Thu 2 Mar · Moon -15°
Mar 2147
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Thu, Thu 9 Mar · Moon -20°
Mar 2147
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -36°