Full Moon
Wednesday, 23 April 2081 · 11:20 local in London
2081-04-23 10:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:20 local time in London on 23 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Apr
2081
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 11:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:53
Next moonset
05:42
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2081
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:24 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -43°
May 2081
8
New Moon
Not visible23:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 May · Moon -14°
May 2081
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Fri, Fri 16 May · Moon 20°
May 2081
22
Full Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon 0°