Full Moon
Sunday, 24 April 2157 · 18:48 local in London
2157-04-24 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:48 local time in London on 24 April. 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Apr
2157
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 18:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:31
Next moonset
05:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2157
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:11 local · Mon, Mon 2 May · Moon 10°
May 2157
9
New Moon
Not visible01:06 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon -17°
May 2157
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -25°
May 2157
24
Full Moon
Below horizon09:21 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -43°