Full Moon
Friday, 21 April 1989 · 04:14 local in London
1989-04-21 03:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:14 local time in London on 21 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Apr
1989
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 (9°) 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 04:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:06
Next moonset
05:29
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1989
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:46 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon -48°
May 1989
5
New Moon
Not visible12:46 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon 59°
May 1989
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:20 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon 30°
May 1989
20
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon -16°