Full Moon
Monday, 12 May 2025 · 17:56 local in London
2025-05-12 16:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:56 local time in London on 12 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 May
2025
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 17:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:07
Next moonset
04:56
Next events
Calendar →May 2025
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -8°
May 2025
27
New Moon
Not visible04:02 local · Tue, Tue 27 May · Moon -2°
Jun 2025
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 2025
11
Full Moon
Below horizon08:44 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -38°