Full Moon
Tuesday, 4 May 2004 · 21:34 local in London
2004-05-04 20:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:34 local time in London on 4 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 May
2004
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 (8°) 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 21:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:55
Next moonset
05:34
Next events
Calendar →May 2004
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon -4°
May 2004
19
New Moon
Not visible05:52 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 7°
May 2004
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:57 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -22°
Jun 2004
3
Full Moon
Below horizon05:20 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -6°