Full Moon
Wednesday, 3 December 1941 · 21:51 local in London
1941-12-03 20:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:51 local time in London on 3 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Dec
1941
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 (40°) 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 21:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:54
Next moonset
08:48
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1941
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:48 local · Thu, Thu 11 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 1941
18
New Moon
Not visible11:18 local · Thu, Thu 18 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 1941
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:44 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 1942
2
Full Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jan · Moon -6°