Full Moon
Tuesday, 15 April 2014 · 08:42 local in London
2014-04-15 07:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:42 local time in London on 15 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Apr
2014
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 08:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:25
Next moonset
06:35
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2014
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:52 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 2014
29
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Tue, Tue 29 Apr · Moon 12°
May 2014
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -17°
May 2014
14
Full Moon
Below horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -2°