Full Moon
Tuesday, 2 May 1950 · 06:19 local in London
1950-05-02 05:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:19 local time in London on 2 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 May
1950
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 06:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:29
Next moonset
05:38
Next events
Calendar →May 1950
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:32 local · Mon, Mon 8 May · Moon -32°
May 1950
17
New Moon
Not visible01:55 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -15°
May 1950
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 35°
May 1950
31
Full Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon -64°