Full Moon
Wednesday, 6 April 2118 · 10:16 local in London
2118-04-06 09:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:16 local time in London on 6 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Apr
2118
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 10:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:18
Next moonset
06:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2118
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:27 local · Wed, Wed 13 Apr · Moon -19°
Apr 2118
21
New Moon
Not visible00:19 local · Thu, Thu 21 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 2118
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:12 local · Fri, Fri 29 Apr · Moon 18°
May 2118
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:35 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon -19°