Full Moon
Wednesday, 3 May 2102 · 02:34 local in London
2102-05-03 01:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:34 local time in London on 3 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 May
2102
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
Above the horizon (14°) at the exact moment.
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 02:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:48
Next moonset
05:02
Next events
Calendar →May 2102
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:30 local · Tue, Tue 9 May · Moon -53°
May 2102
17
New Moon
Not visible03:31 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -7°
May 2102
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:21 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon -31°
Jun 2102
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:09 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jun · Moon -58°