Full Moon
Friday, 8 May 2172 · 10:01 local in London
2172-05-08 09:01 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:01 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 May
2172
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 10:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:19
Next moonset
05:33
Next events
Calendar →May 2172
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:30 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon -22°
May 2172
22
New Moon
Not visible20:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 3°
May 2172
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:44 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon 32°
Jun 2172
6
Full Moon
Below horizon17:33 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jun · Moon -34°