Full Moon
Sunday, 19 May 2171 · 16:58 local in London
2171-05-19 15:58 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:58 local time in London on 19 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 May
2171
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 16:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:05
Next moonset
05:17
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Calendar →May 2171
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:36 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -32°
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3
New Moon
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Jun 2171
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 2171
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:47 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 11°