Full Moon
Monday, 3 May 1920 · 02:47 local in London
1920-05-03 01:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:47 local time in London on 3 May. 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 May
1920
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
Above the horizon (18°) at the exact moment.
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 02:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:06
Next moonset
05:36
Next events
Calendar →May 1920
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:51 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 28°
May 1920
18
New Moon
Not visible07:25 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon 18°
May 1920
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:07 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 30°
Jun 1920
1
Full Moon
Below horizon18:18 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jun · Moon -22°