Full Moon
Thursday, 21 February 2160 · 20:27 local in London
2160-02-21 20:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:27 local time in London on 21 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Feb
2160
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 (25°) 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 20:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
18:52
Next moonset
06:46
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2160
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:38 local · Thu, Thu 28 Feb · Moon -31°
Mar 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible03:43 local · Sat, Sat 8 Mar · Moon -21°
Mar 2160
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sat, Sat 15 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 2160
22
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -13°