Full Moon
Friday, 16 May 2003 · 04:36 local in London
2003-05-16 03:36 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:36 local time in London on 16 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
16 May
2003
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 04:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:40
Next moonset
05:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2003
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:31 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon -11°
May 2003
31
New Moon
Not visible05:20 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 3°
Jun 2003
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:28 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jun · Moon 40°
Jun 2003
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jun · Moon -63°