Full Moon
Sunday, 20 April 2008 · 11:26 local in London
2008-04-20 10:26 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:26 local time in London on 20 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2008
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 11:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:45
Next moonset
05:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2008
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon -33°
May 2008
5
New Moon
Not visible13:18 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon 59°
May 2008
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:47 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -17°
May 2008
20
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon 7°