Full Moon
Thursday, 7 May 2020 · 11:45 local in London
2020-05-07 10:45 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:45 local time in London on 7 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 May
2020
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 11:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:44
Next moonset
06:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2020
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon -30°
May 2020
22
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 16°
May 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:30 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -17°
Jun 2020
5
Full Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -6°