Full Moon
Monday, 11 April 1960 · 21:27 local in London
1960-04-11 20:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:27 local time in London on 11 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
11 Apr
1960
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 (15°) 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 21:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:48
Next moonset
06:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1960
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:57 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 1960
25
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon -22°
May 1960
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon 3°
May 1960
11
Full Moon
Below horizon06:42 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon -8°