Full Moon
Wednesday, 30 April 1980 · 08:35 local in London
1980-04-30 07:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:35 local time in London on 30 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Apr
1980
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 08:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:27
Next moonset
06:34
Next events
Calendar →May 1980
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -42°
May 1980
14
New Moon
Not visible13:00 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon 52°
May 1980
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 48°
May 1980
29
Full Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 13°