Full Moon
Monday, 8 May 1944 · 09:28 local in London
1944-05-08 07:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:28 local time in London on 8 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
1944
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 09:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:42
Next moonset
07:21
Next events
Calendar →May 1944
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -2°
May 1944
22
New Moon
Not visible08:13 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon 14°
May 1944
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon 10°
Jun 1944
6
Full Moon
Below horizon20:58 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -7°