Full Moon
Wednesday, 9 May 1990 · 20:31 local in London
1990-05-09 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 9 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 May
1990
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:56
Next moonset
04:55
Next events
Calendar →May 1990
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:45 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -46°
May 1990
24
New Moon
Not visible12:47 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon 63°
May 1990
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon -27°
Jun 1990
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:01 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jun · Moon -63°