Full Moon
Friday, 5 May 2023 · 18:34 local in London
2023-05-05 17:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:34 local time in London on 5 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2023
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 18:34 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:35
Next moonset
05:31
Next events
Calendar →May 2023
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon -35°
May 2023
19
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon 35°
May 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:22 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 37°
Jun 2023
4
Full Moon
Below horizon04:42 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon -2°