Full Moon
Monday, 2 May 1988 · 00:41 local in London
1988-05-01 23:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:41 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 May
1988
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 (19°) 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 00:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:44
Next moonset
05:11
Next events
Calendar →May 1988
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:23 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon -5°
May 1988
15
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Sun, Sun 15 May · Moon -12°
May 1988
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 46°
May 1988
31
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -63°