Full Moon
Wednesday, 27 May 2048 · 19:57 local in London
2048-05-27 18:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:57 local time in London on 27 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 May
2048
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 19:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:13
Next moonset
05:05
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2048
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2048
11
New Moon
Not visible13:50 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon 60°
Jun 2048
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 2048
26
Full Moon
Above horizon03:08 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jun · Moon 10°