Full Moon
Saturday, 25 May 2013 · 05:25 local in London
2013-05-25 04:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:25 local time in London on 25 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
25 May
2013
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 05:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:29
Next moonset
06:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2013
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 May · Moon -41°
Jun 2013
8
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jun · Moon 34°
Jun 2013
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:24 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jun · Moon 35°
Jun 2013
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jun · Moon -58°