Full Moon
Tuesday, 22 April 1997 · 21:34 local in London
1997-04-22 20:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:34 local time in London on 22 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Apr
1997
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 (13°) 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 21:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:54
Next moonset
06:23
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1997
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon 9°
May 1997
6
New Moon
Not visible21:47 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon -13°
May 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:55 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -3°
May 1997
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:13 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -42°