Full Moon
Sunday, 5 May 2137 · 18:47 local in London
2137-05-05 17:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:47 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2137
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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:52
Next moonset
05:09
Next events
Calendar →May 2137
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:16 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 17°
May 2137
19
New Moon
Not visible23:51 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon -13°
May 2137
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Tue, Tue 28 May · Moon -15°
Jun 2137
4
Full Moon
Above horizon02:30 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jun · Moon 8°