Full Moon
Saturday, 13 May 2006 · 07:51 local in London
2006-05-13 06:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:51 local time in London on 13 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 May
2006
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 07:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:40
Next moonset
05:10
Next events
Calendar →May 2006
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 12°
May 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2006
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 2006
11
Full Moon
Below horizon19:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jun · Moon -21°