Full Moon
Monday, 23 May 2005 · 21:18 local in London
2005-05-23 20:18 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:18 local time in London on 23 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 May
2005
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 (0°) 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 21:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:38
Next moonset
04:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2005
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon -5°
Jun 2005
6
New Moon
Not visible22:55 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 2005
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:22 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 2005
22
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jun · Moon -7°