Full Moon
Tuesday, 18 April 2000 · 18:42 local in London
2000-04-18 17:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:42 local time in London on 18 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
18 Apr
2000
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 18:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:43
Next moonset
06:44
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2000
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:30 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon -55°
May 2000
4
New Moon
Not visible05:12 local · Thu, Thu 4 May · Moon -8°
May 2000
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:01 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 49°
May 2000
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Thu, Thu 18 May · Moon -27°