Full Moon
Monday, 5 May 2042 · 07:49 local in London
2042-05-05 06:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:49 local time in London on 5 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2042
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 07:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:11
Next moonset
05:34
Next events
Calendar →May 2042
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:18 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -56°
May 2042
19
New Moon
Not visible11:55 local · Mon, Mon 19 May · Moon 58°
May 2042
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Mon, Mon 26 May · Moon 51°
Jun 2042
3
Full Moon
Above horizon21:48 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon 1°