Full Moon
Wednesday, 9 May 2085 · 17:04 local in London
2085-05-09 16:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:04 local time in London on 9 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 May
2085
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 17:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:01
Next moonset
05:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2085
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:19 local · Wed, Wed 16 May · Moon -18°
May 2085
23
New Moon
Not visible15:23 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon 49°
May 2085
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:51 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon 26°
Jun 2085
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jun · Moon 9°