Full Moon
Saturday, 16 April 2022 · 19:55 local in London
2022-04-16 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 16 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
16 Apr
2022
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 (1°) 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 19:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:12
Next moonset
06:27
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2022
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sat, Sat 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible21:28 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon -11°
May 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon 15°
May 2022
16
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -1°