Full Moon
Thursday, 17 May 2068 · 06:35 local in London
2068-05-17 05:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:35 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 May
2068
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 06:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:23
Next moonset
05:48
Next events
Calendar →May 2068
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:00 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon 27°
May 2068
31
New Moon
Not visible05:03 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon 0°
Jun 2068
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:21 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jun · Moon 14°
Jun 2068
15
Full Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jun · Moon -26°