Full Moon
Tuesday, 14 April 1987 · 03:31 local in London
1987-04-14 02:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:31 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Apr
1987
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 (19°) 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 03:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:50
Next moonset
06:07
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1987
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon -39°
Apr 1987
28
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon -19°
May 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon -2°
May 1987
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -58°