Full Moon
Tuesday, 22 December 1942 · 16:03 local in London
1942-12-22 15:03 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:03 local time in London on 22 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Dec
1942
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 16:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:17
Next moonset
09:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1942
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 1943
6
New Moon
Not visible13:38 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1943
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -30°
Jan 1943
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:48 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jan · Moon -19°