Full Moon
Thursday, 29 December 1955 · 03:44 local in London
1955-12-29 03:44 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:44 local time in London on 29 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
29 Dec
1955
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 (37°) 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 03:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:46
Next moonset
08:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1956
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:41 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 1956
13
New Moon
Not visible03:01 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1956
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:58 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 1956
27
Full Moon
Below horizon14:40 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jan · Moon -16°