Full Moon
Sunday, 8 April 2001 · 04:22 local in London
2001-04-08 03:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:22 local time in London on 8 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Apr
2001
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 (21°) 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 04:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:14
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2001
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:31 local · Sun, Sun 15 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 2001
23
New Moon
Not visible16:26 local · Mon, Mon 23 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2001
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon 55°
May 2001
7
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Mon, Mon 7 May · Moon -46°