Full Moon
Wednesday, 19 May 1943 · 23:13 local in London
1943-05-19 21:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:13 local time in London on 19 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 May
1943
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 (13°) 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 23:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:30
Next moonset
06:53
Next events
Calendar →May 1943
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -21°
Jun 1943
3
New Moon
Not visible00:33 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1943
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:35 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 1943
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -8°