Full Moon
Monday, 13 May 1957 · 23:34 local in London
1957-05-13 22:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:34 local time in London on 13 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 May
1957
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 (17°) 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 23:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:33
Next moonset
05:28
Next events
Calendar →May 1957
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -43°
May 1957
29
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon 58°
Jun 1957
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1957
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:02 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jun · Moon -52°