Full Moon
Wednesday, 5 May 2088 · 17:25 local in London
2088-05-05 16:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 5 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2088
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 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:30
Next moonset
05:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2088
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:09 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -41°
May 2088
20
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon 6°
May 2088
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -16°
Jun 2088
4
Full Moon
Below horizon09:08 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -35°