Full Moon
Thursday, 15 May 2098 · 08:16 local in London
2098-05-15 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:16 local time in London on 15 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 May
2098
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 08:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:36
Next moonset
05:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2098
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:39 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon 21°
May 2098
30
New Moon
Not visible19:23 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2098
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jun · Moon -15°
Jun 2098
13
Full Moon
Below horizon21:25 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -2°