Full Moon
Friday, 28 May 2010 · 00:07 local in London
2010-05-27 23:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:07 local time in London on 28 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 May
2010
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 (13°) 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 00:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:09
Next moonset
04:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2010
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:13 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -18°
Jun 2010
12
New Moon
Not visible12:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jun · Moon 62°
Jun 2010
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:30 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jun · Moon -40°
Jun 2010
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jun · Moon -62°