Full Moon
Sunday, 18 April 2106 · 09:21 local in London
2106-04-18 08:21 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:21 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Apr
2106
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 09:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:32
Next moonset
06:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2106
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Mon, Mon 26 Apr · Moon -3°
May 2106
3
New Moon
Not visible19:11 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon 9°
May 2106
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:20 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -16°
May 2106
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:13 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon 18°