Full Moon
Monday, 17 May 1954 · 22:47 local in London
1954-05-17 21:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:47 local time in London on 17 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 May
1954
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 (10°) 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 22:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:02
Next moonset
04:50
Next events
Calendar →May 1954
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon -21°
Jun 1954
1
New Moon
Not visible05:03 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jun · Moon 3°
Jun 1954
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:14 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jun · Moon -24°
Jun 1954
16
Full Moon
Below horizon13:06 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jun · Moon -64°