Full Moon
Monday, 8 May 2028 · 20:49 local in London
2028-05-08 19:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:49 local time in London on 8 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
8 May
2028
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 20:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:54
Next moonset
05:00
Next events
Calendar →May 2028
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:43 local · Tue, Tue 16 May · Moon 4°
May 2028
24
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 40°
May 2028
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon -31°
Jun 2028
7
Full Moon
Below horizon07:09 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jun · Moon -22°