Full Moon
Monday, 18 April 2011 · 03:44 local in London
2011-04-18 02:44 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:44 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Apr
2011
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 (13°) 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 03:44 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:11
Next moonset
05:37
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2011
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:47 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon 8°
May 2011
3
New Moon
Not visible07:51 local · Tue, Tue 3 May · Moon 23°
May 2011
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 39°
May 2011
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -59°