Full Moon
Friday, 5 April 1985 · 12:32 local in London
1985-04-05 11:32 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:32 local time in London on 5 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Apr
1985
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 12:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:52
Next moonset
07:00