Full Moon
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 · 07:08 local in London
2017-04-11 06:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:08 local time in London on 11 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
11 Apr
2017
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 07:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:06
Next moonset
07:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:57 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon 5°
Apr 2017
26
New Moon
Not visible13:16 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon 47°
May 2017
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:47 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -10°
May 2017
10
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 18°