Full Moon
Monday, 17 May 2049 · 12:14 local in London
2049-05-17 11:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:14 local time in London on 17 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 May
2049
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 12:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:16
Next moonset
05:36
Next events
Calendar →May 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 19°
May 2049
31
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon 52°
Jun 2049
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:56 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jun · Moon 38°
Jun 2049
15
Full Moon
Below horizon20:27 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jun · Moon -5°