Full Moon
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 · 13:19 local in London
2010-04-28 12:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:19 local time in London on 28 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Apr
2010
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 13:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:57
Next moonset
05:30
Next events
Calendar →May 2010
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 19°
May 2010
14
New Moon
Not visible02:05 local · Fri, Fri 14 May · Moon -15°
May 2010
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:43 local · Fri, Fri 21 May · Moon 9°
May 2010
28
Full Moon
Above horizon00:07 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon 13°