Full Moon
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 · 04:32 local in London
2021-04-27 03:32 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:32 local time in London on 27 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Apr
2021
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 (12°) 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 04:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:59
Next moonset
06:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2021
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:50 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon -55°
May 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible20:00 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 3°
May 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 53°
May 2021
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -58°