Full Moon
Saturday, 21 May 2016 · 22:15 local in London
2016-05-21 21:15 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:15 local time in London on 21 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
21 May
2016
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 22:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:18
Next moonset
05:48
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon -7°
Jun 2016
5
New Moon
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Jun 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jun · Moon -29°
Jun 2016
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon -55°