Full Moon
Tuesday, 18 May 2038 · 19:23 local in London
2038-05-18 18:23 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:23 local time in London on 18 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 May
2038
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 19:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:31
Next moonset
05:47
Next events
Calendar →May 2038
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:43 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon -43°
Jun 2038
3
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 2038
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon -3°
Jun 2038
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jun · Moon 9°