Full Moon
Thursday, 21 May 1970 · 04:38 local in London
1970-05-21 03:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:38 local time in London on 21 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 May
1970
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 04:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:13
Next moonset
05:06
Next events
Calendar →May 1970
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:32 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -23°
Jun 1970
4
New Moon
Not visible03:21 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -5°
Jun 1970
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 1970
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon -66°