Full Moon
Thursday, 21 May 2054 · 16:16 local in London
2054-05-21 15:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:16 local time in London on 21 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 May
2054
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 16:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:34
Next moonset
05:59
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Calendar →May 2054
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:04 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon -33°
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New Moon
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12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon 40°
Jun 2054
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:43 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jun · Moon 4°