Full Moon
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 · 12:14 local in London
2021-05-26 11:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:14 local time in London on 26 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 May
2021
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 12:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:25
Next moonset
05:28
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2021
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:25 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 24°
Jun 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible11:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 59°
Jun 2021
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:54 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2021
24
Full Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jun · Moon -15°