Full Moon
Thursday, 6 May 1993 · 04:34 local in London
1993-05-06 03:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:34 local time in London on 6 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 May
1993
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 (4°) 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 04:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:28
Next moonset
05:12
Next events
Calendar →May 1993
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -9°
May 1993
21
New Moon
Not visible15:07 local · Fri, Fri 21 May · Moon 50°
May 1993
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon 42°
Jun 1993
4
Full Moon
Below horizon14:02 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -59°