Full Moon
Wednesday, 5 May 2156 · 14:15 local in London
2156-05-05 13:15 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 14:15 local time in London on 5 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 May
2156
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 14:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:09
Next moonset
05:10
Next events
Calendar →May 2156
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:56 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -18°
May 2156
19
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 62°
May 2156
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:19 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -24°
Jun 2156
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:49 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon 10°