Full Moon
Thursday, 12 April 2131 · 16:40 local in London
2131-04-12 15:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:40 local time in London on 12 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Apr
2131
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 16:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:37
Next moonset
06:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -53°
Apr 2131
27
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon 30°
May 2131
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -18°
May 2131
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -30°