Full Moon
Wednesday, 14 April 1976 · 12:49 local in London
1976-04-14 11:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:49 local time in London on 14 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Apr
1976
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 12:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:21
Next moonset
06:25
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1976
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:14 local · Wed, Wed 21 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 1976
29
New Moon
Not visible11:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Apr · Moon 48°
May 1976
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Fri, Fri 7 May · Moon -27°
May 1976
13
Full Moon
Above horizon21:04 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon 3°