Full Moon
Thursday, 13 April 2006 · 17:40 local in London
2006-04-13 16:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:40 local time in London on 13 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
13 Apr
2006
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 17:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:01
Next moonset
06:08
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2006
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Fri, Fri 21 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible20:44 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon -3°
May 2006
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2006
13
Full Moon
Below horizon07:51 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -27°