Full Moon
Friday, 17 May 2030 · 12:19 local in London
2030-05-17 11:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:19 local time in London on 17 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
-59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 May
2030
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 12:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:20
Next moonset
05:33
Next events
Calendar →May 2030
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon 30°
Jun 2030
1
New Moon
Not visible07:22 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jun · Moon 20°
Jun 2030
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:36 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jun · Moon -31°
Jun 2030
15
Full Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jun · Moon -12°