Full Moon
Tuesday, 26 May 2116 · 15:19 local in London
2116-05-26 14:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:19 local time in London on 26 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 May
2116
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 15:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:30
Next moonset
04:56
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2116
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:02 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jun · Moon -25°
Jun 2116
11
New Moon
Not visible02:44 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon -9°
Jun 2116
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jun · Moon 41°
Jun 2116
25
Full Moon
Above horizon04:03 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jun · Moon 1°