Full Moon
Tuesday, 8 May 2153 · 09:17 local in London
2153-05-08 08:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:17 local time in London on 8 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
2153
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 09:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:18
Next moonset
05:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2153
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon 17°
May 2153
23
New Moon
Not visible13:19 local · Wed, Wed 23 May · Moon 60°
May 2153
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Thu, Thu 31 May · Moon 2°
Jun 2153
6
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon -35°