Full Moon
Thursday, 27 May 2173 · 09:56 local in London
2173-05-27 08:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:56 local time in London on 27 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
27 May
2173
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 09:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:05
Next moonset
04:57
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2173
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:42 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 2173
10
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 66°
Jun 2173
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon 33°
Jun 2173
25
Full Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jun · Moon -37°