Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 May 1950 · 13:43 local in London
1950-05-31 12:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:43 local time in London on 31 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
-64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 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 13:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:59
Next moonset
04:46
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1950
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:35 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jun · Moon 0°
Jun 1950
15
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jun · Moon 40°
Jun 1950
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jun · Moon -38°
Jun 1950
29
Full Moon
Below horizon20:58 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jun · Moon -7°