Full Moon
Wednesday, 2 May 2159 · 12:09 local in London
2159-05-02 11:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:09 local time in London on 2 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
-57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 May
2159
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 12:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:03
Next moonset
05:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2159
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:33 local · Thu, Thu 10 May · Moon -39°
May 2159
17
New Moon
Not visible17:58 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon 25°
May 2159
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:12 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon -27°
Jun 2159
1
Full Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jun · Moon 7°