Full Moon
Tuesday, 24 May 2157 · 09:21 local in London
2157-05-24 08:21 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:21 local time in London on 24 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 May
2157
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 09:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:57
Next moonset
04:55
Next events
Calendar →May 2157
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -37°
Jun 2157
7
New Moon
Not visible09:33 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 44°
Jun 2157
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:20 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon 14°
Jun 2157
22
Full Moon
Below horizon21:32 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jun · Moon -1°