Full Moon
Friday, 6 May 2050 · 23:26 local in London
2050-05-06 22:26 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 6 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 May
2050
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 (18°) 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 23:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:27
Next moonset
05:33
Next events
Calendar →May 2050
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:04 local · Sat, Sat 14 May · Moon -8°
May 2050
20
New Moon
Not visible21:51 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon -9°
May 2050
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:04 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon 36°
Jun 2050
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -50°