Full Moon
Friday, 22 April 2016 · 06:24 local in London
2016-04-22 05:24 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:24 local time in London on 22 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Apr
2016
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 06:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:25
Next moonset
06:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2016
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon 14°
May 2016
6
New Moon
Not visible20:30 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon -4°
May 2016
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:02 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon 47°
May 2016
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Sat, Sat 21 May · Moon 13°