Full Moon
Monday, 16 May 2174 · 21:29 local in London
2174-05-16 20:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:29 local time in London on 16 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 May
2174
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 (2°) 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 21:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:26
Next moonset
04:45
Next events
Calendar →May 2174
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:55 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon -40°
May 2174
30
New Moon
Not visible19:33 local · Mon, Mon 30 May · Moon 14°
Jun 2174
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:37 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 26°
Jun 2174
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:03 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jun · Moon -32°