Importance of full moon dates

Summiting Kilimanjaro on a cloudless full moon night is without a doubt an unforgettable experience. The glaciers glittering in the moonlight is absolutely stunning. For obvious reasons the moonlight will also make the final night climb on your summit night easier and most of the time it will be unnecessary to even switch on your head lamp. In actual fact, planning your summit attempt to coincide with the full moon dates mentioned below would enhance your whole trek up the mountain, offering some magnificent night views of Kibo from most of the overnight camps.Excellent night views of Kibo from most of the overnight camps.

2010 full moon dates

New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter
      January 07
January 15 January 23 January 30 February 05
February 14 February 22 February 28 March 07
March 15 March 23 March 30 April 06
April 14 April 21 April 28 May 06
May 14 May 20 May 27 June 04
June 12 June 19 June 26 July 04
July 11 July 18 July 26 August 03
August 10 August 16 August 24 September 01
September 08 September 15 September 23 October 01
October 07 October 14 October 23 October 30
November 06 November 13 November 21 November 28
December 05 December 13 December 21 December 28


2011 full moon dates

New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter
January 04 January 12 January 19 January 26
February 03 February 11 February 18 February 24
March 04 March 12 March 19 March 26
April 03 April 11 April 18 April 25
May 03 May 10 May 17 May 24
June 01 June 9 June 15 June 23
July 01 July 8 July 15 July 23
July 30 August 6 August 13 August 21
August 29 September 4 September 12 September 20
September 27 October 4 October 12 October 20
October 26 November 2 November 10 November 18
November 25 December 2 December 10 December 18
December 24      

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