Full Moon
Thursday, 2 April 2026 · 03:12 local in London
2026-04-02 02:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:12 local time in London on 2 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Apr
2026
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 (24°) 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 03:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:30
Next moonset
06:22
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2026
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 10 Apr · Moon 10°
Apr 2026
17
New Moon
Not visible12:52 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 2026
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:32 local · Fri, Fri 24 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2026
1
Full Moon
Below horizon18:23 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon -20°