Full Moon
Monday, 16 May 2022 · 05:14 local in London
2022-05-16 04:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:14 local time in London on 16 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 May
2022
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 05:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:41
Next moonset
05:40
Next events
Calendar →May 2022
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon -54°
May 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon 61°
Jun 2022
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2022
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon -65°