Full Moon
Thursday, 5 May 2118 · 18:35 local in London
2118-05-05 17:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:35 local time in London on 5 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2118
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 18:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:51
Next moonset
05:13
Next events
Calendar →May 2118
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -12°
May 2118
20
New Moon
Not visible16:38 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 39°
May 2118
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon -10°
Jun 2118
4
Full Moon
Above horizon01:58 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jun · Moon 9°