Full Moon
Sunday, 8 May 2039 · 12:20 local in London
2039-05-08 11:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:20 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
2039
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 12:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
20:46
Next moonset
06:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2039
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Sun, Sun 15 May · Moon 9°
May 2039
23
New Moon
Not visible02:38 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon -17°
May 2039
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -9°
Jun 2039
6
Full Moon
Below horizon19:48 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jun · Moon -10°