Full Moon
Sunday, 9 February 2172 · 22:33 local in London
2172-02-09 22:33 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:33 local time in London on 9 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Feb
2172
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 (51°) 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 22:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:38
Next moonset
08:10
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2172
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:19 local · Mon, Mon 17 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 2172
23
New Moon
Not visible22:27 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon -46°
Mar 2172
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:01 local · Mon, Mon 2 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 2172
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:28 local · Tue, Tue 10 Mar · Moon -32°