Full Moon
Monday, 2 May 2140 · 04:28 local in London
2140-05-02 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:28 local time in London on 2 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 May
2140
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 (4°) 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 04:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:26
Next moonset
05:03
Next events
Calendar →May 2140
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:29 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 1°
May 2140
16
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon 31°
May 2140
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:29 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon 34°
May 2140
31
Full Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -10°