Full Moon
Wednesday, 28 April 2173 · 00:20 local in London
2173-04-27 23:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:20 local time in London on 28 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Apr
2173
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 (21°) 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 00:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:35
Next moonset
05:31
Next events
Calendar →May 2173
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon -59°
May 2173
11
New Moon
Not visible23:36 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon -16°
May 2173
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon 12°
May 2173
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -48°