Full Moon
Tuesday, 21 December 1915 · 12:52 local in London
1915-12-21 12:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:52 local time in London on 21 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Dec
1915
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 12:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:27
Next moonset
09:07
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1915
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 1916
5
New Moon
Not visible04:45 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 1916
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:37 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 1916
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:29 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon -3°