Full Moon
Wednesday, 24 May 2119 · 18:56 local in London
2119-05-24 17:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:56 local time in London on 24 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 May
2119
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 18:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:32
Next moonset
04:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2119
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:12 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon 18°
Jun 2119
8
New Moon
Not visible08:21 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jun · Moon 33°
Jun 2119
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:25 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jun · Moon -30°
Jun 2119
23
Full Moon
Above horizon01:44 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jun · Moon 9°