Full Moon
Saturday, 4 April 2015 · 13:06 local in London
2015-04-04 12:06 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:06 local time in London on 4 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Apr
2015
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 13:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:48
Next moonset
06:54