Full Moon
Sunday, 16 May 2117 · 02:31 local in London
2117-05-16 01:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:31 local time in London on 16 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 May
2117
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 (12°) 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 02:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:07
Next moonset
04:51
Next events
Calendar →May 2117
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon 4°
May 2117
31
New Moon
Not visible13:16 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon 64°
Jun 2117
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jun · Moon 31°
Jun 2117
14
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jun · Moon -63°