Full Moon
Wednesday, 19 December 1945 · 02:17 local in London
1945-12-19 02:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:17 local time in London on 19 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Dec
1945
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 (50°) 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 02:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:18
Next moonset
08:24
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1945
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:00 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon 35°
Jan 1946
3
New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 1946
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:27 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 1946
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jan · Moon -8°