Full Moon
Thursday, 6 April 2023 · 05:35 local in London
2023-04-06 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 6 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Apr
2023
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 (9°) 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 05:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:15
Next moonset
06:40
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2023
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:11 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon 3°
Apr 2023
20
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Thu, Thu 20 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon 45°
May 2023
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:34 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°