Full Moon
Thursday, 18 April 2030 · 04:20 local in London
2030-04-18 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:20 local time in London on 18 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
18 Apr
2030
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 04:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:07
Next moonset
05:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2030
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:39 local · Wed, Wed 24 Apr · Moon -54°
May 2030
2
New Moon
Not visible15:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 May · Moon 46°
May 2030
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:12 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 46°
May 2030
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Fri, Fri 17 May · Moon -59°