Full Moon
Thursday, 12 May 2044 · 01:17 local in London
2044-05-12 00:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:17 local time in London on 12 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 May
2044
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 (15°) 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 01:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:59
Next moonset
04:47
Next events
Calendar →May 2044
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 18°
May 2044
27
New Moon
Not visible04:39 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon 2°
Jun 2044
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:33 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon 45°
Jun 2044
10
Full Moon
Below horizon16:16 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jun · Moon -47°