Full Moon
Sunday, 27 April 2059 · 20:17 local in London
2059-04-27 19:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:17 local time in London on 27 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 Apr
2059
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 (1°) 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 20:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:21
Next moonset
06:01
Next events
Calendar →May 2059
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:29 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -7°
May 2059
11
New Moon
Not visible20:15 local · Sun, Sun 11 May · Moon 2°
May 2059
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:23 local · Mon, Mon 19 May · Moon -4°
May 2059
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Tue, Tue 27 May · Moon -37°