Full Moon
Monday, 1 May 2045 · 06:52 local in London
2045-05-01 05:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:52 local time in London on 1 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
1 May
2045
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 06:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:27
Next moonset
05:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2045
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Tue, Tue 9 May · Moon 8°
May 2045
16
New Moon
Not visible19:27 local · Tue, Tue 16 May · Moon 13°
May 2045
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:38 local · Tue, Tue 23 May · Moon 11°
May 2045
30
Full Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon -21°