Full Moon
Sunday, 6 May 2012 · 04:35 local in London
2012-05-06 03:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:35 local time in London on 6 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
6 May
2012
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 04:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:28
Next moonset
05:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2012
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:47 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -29°
May 2012
21
New Moon
Not visible00:47 local · Mon, Mon 21 May · Moon -18°
May 2012
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:16 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon 34°
Jun 2012
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon -59°