Full Moon
Saturday, 5 April 2042 · 15:16 local in London
2042-04-05 14:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:16 local time in London on 5 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Apr
2042
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 15:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
19:44
Next moonset
06:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2042
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Sun, Sun 13 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 2042
20
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 2042
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:19 local · Sun, Sun 27 Apr · Moon 1°
May 2042
5
Full Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -23°