Full Moon
Wednesday, 7 December 1938 · 10:22 local in London
1938-12-07 10:22 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:22 local time in London on 7 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Dec
1938
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 10:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:18
Next moonset
08:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1938
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1938
21
New Moon
Not visible18:07 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 1938
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon 13°
Jan 1939
5
Full Moon
Above horizon21:30 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 44°