Full Moon
Thursday, 4 April 1996 · 01:07 local in London
1996-04-04 00:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:07 local time in London on 4 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Apr
1996
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 (32°) 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 01:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:28
Next moonset
06:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1996
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:36 local · Thu, Thu 11 Apr · Moon -19°
Apr 1996
17
New Moon
Not visible23:49 local · Wed, Wed 17 Apr · Moon -27°
Apr 1996
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 41°
May 1996
3
Full Moon
Below horizon12:48 local · Fri, Fri 3 May · Moon -52°