Full Moon
Monday, 30 April 2018 · 01:58 local in London
2018-04-30 00:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:58 local time in London on 30 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Apr
2018
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 (27°) 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 01:58 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:47
Next moonset
06:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Tue, Tue 8 May · Moon 3°
May 2018
15
New Moon
Not visible12:48 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon 52°
May 2018
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon -19°
May 2018
29
Full Moon
Below horizon15:20 local · Tue, Tue 29 May · Moon -46°