Full Moon
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 · 15:20 local in London
2018-05-29 14:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 29 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
29 May
2018
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 15:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:47
Next moonset
05:47
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2018
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:32 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -47°
Jun 2018
13
New Moon
Not visible20:43 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon 0°
Jun 2018
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon -9°
Jun 2018
28
Full Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -6°