Full Moon
Thursday, 18 May 2152 · 18:30 local in London
2152-05-18 17:30 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:30 local time in London on 18 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
18 May
2152
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 18:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:53
Next moonset
05:20
Next events
Calendar →May 2152
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:04 local · Fri, Fri 26 May · Moon 14°
Jun 2152
3
New Moon
Not visible07:21 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jun · Moon 21°
Jun 2152
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:06 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jun · Moon -24°
Jun 2152
17
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jun · Moon -5°