Full Moon
Thursday, 22 May 1997 · 10:13 local in London
1997-05-22 09:13 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:13 local time in London on 22 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 May
1997
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 10:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:54
Next moonset
06:09
Next events
Calendar →May 1997
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 27°
Jun 1997
5
New Moon
Not visible08:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 23°
Jun 1997
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 1997
20
Full Moon
Below horizon20:09 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jun · Moon -5°