Full Moon
Saturday, 17 May 2155 · 02:25 local in London
2155-05-17 01:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:25 local time in London on 17 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 May
2155
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 (12°) 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 02:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:16
Next moonset
04:43
Next events
Calendar →May 2155
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:00 local · Fri, Fri 23 May · Moon -43°
May 2155
31
New Moon
Not visible06:33 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 16°
Jun 2155
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:28 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 2155
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:00 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jun · Moon -50°