Full Moon
Saturday, 20 April 2171 · 08:54 local in London
2171-04-20 07:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:54 local time in London on 20 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2171
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 08:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:36
Next moonset
06:27
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon -8°
May 2171
5
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon -11°
May 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon 11°
May 2171
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:58 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon -35°