Full Moon
Wednesday, 8 May 2115 · 20:11 local in London
2115-05-08 19:11 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:11 local time in London on 8 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
2115
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 20:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:27
Next moonset
05:36
Next events
Calendar →May 2115
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:55 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -28°
May 2115
24
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon -11°
May 2115
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon 47°
Jun 2115
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:11 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon -57°