Full Moon
Monday, 15 December 1902 · 03:47 local in London
1902-12-15 03:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:47 local time in London on 15 December. 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Dec
1902
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 (34°) 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 03:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:49
Next moonset
07:47
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1902
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 1902
29
New Moon
Not visible21:25 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon -45°
Jan 1903
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:57 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 1903
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -16°