Full Moon
Sunday, 28 April 1991 · 21:59 local in London
1991-04-28 20:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:59 local time in London on 28 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
28 Apr
1991
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 21:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:41
Next moonset
05:16
Next events
Calendar →May 1991
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 7 May · Moon -6°
May 1991
14
New Moon
Not visible05:36 local · Tue, Tue 14 May · Moon 6°
May 1991
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:46 local · Mon, Mon 20 May · Moon 42°
May 1991
28
Full Moon
Below horizon12:37 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon -63°