Full Moon
Monday, 7 May 2001 · 14:53 local in London
2001-05-07 13:53 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:53 local time in London on 7 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 May
2001
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 14:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:27
Next moonset
06:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2001
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:11 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon 5°
May 2001
23
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon -12°
May 2001
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 May · Moon 29°
Jun 2001
6
Full Moon
Above horizon02:39 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 14°