Full Moon
Saturday, 6 May 2175 · 01:46 local in London
2175-05-06 00:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:46 local time in London on 6 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 May
2175
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 (16°) 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 01:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:46
Next moonset
04:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2175
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:57 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -50°
May 2175
20
New Moon
Not visible08:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 36°
May 2175
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:51 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 3°
Jun 2175
4
Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon -47°