Full Moon
Sunday, 9 April 2028 · 11:27 local in London
2028-04-09 10:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:27 local time in London on 9 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Apr
2028
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 11:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:31
Next moonset
06:05