Full Moon
Tuesday, 20 April 2027 · 23:27 local in London
2027-04-20 22:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 20 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2027
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 (19°) 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 23:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:29
Next moonset
05:30
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -50°
May 2027
6
New Moon
Not visible11:59 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 58°
May 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -22°
May 2027
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -62°