Full Moon
Thursday, 16 May 2041 · 01:52 local in London
2041-05-16 00:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:52 local time in London on 16 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 May
2041
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 (16°) 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 01:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:51
Next moonset
05:08
Next events
Calendar →May 2041
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:26 local · Wed, Wed 22 May · Moon -30°
May 2041
29
New Moon
Not visible23:56 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon -14°
Jun 2041
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2041
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -63°