Full Moon
Monday, 4 May 2015 · 04:42 local in London
2015-05-04 03:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:42 local time in London on 4 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 May
2015
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 (9°) 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 04:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:51
Next moonset
05:53
Next events
Calendar →May 2015
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:36 local · Mon, Mon 11 May · Moon 5°
May 2015
18
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Mon, Mon 18 May · Moon -4°
May 2015
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:19 local · Mon, Mon 25 May · Moon 44°
Jun 2015
2
Full Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon -30°