Full Moon
Tuesday, 12 May 2082 · 10:49 local in London
2082-05-12 09:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:49 local time in London on 12 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 May
2082
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 10:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:41
Next moonset
05:05
Next events
Calendar →May 2082
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon -17°
May 2082
27
New Moon
Not visible17:47 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon 30°
Jun 2082
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:01 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 2082
10
Full Moon
Below horizon18:55 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jun · Moon -22°