Full Moon
Sunday, 20 April 2160 · 18:47 local in London
2160-04-20 17:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 20 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Apr
2160
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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:21
Next moonset
05:42
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2160
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon -20°
May 2160
6
New Moon
Not visible07:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon 25°
May 2160
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:13 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -19°
May 2160
20
Full Moon
Below horizon06:47 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -16°