Full Moon
Wednesday, 7 May 2031 · 04:40 local in London
2031-05-07 03:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:40 local time in London on 7 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 May
2031
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
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
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 04:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:22
Next moonset
05:20
Next events
Calendar →May 2031
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:07 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -46°
May 2031
21
New Moon
Not visible08:17 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 27°
May 2031
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon -4°
Jun 2031
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:58 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon -60°