Full Moon
Tuesday, 15 December 1959 · 04:49 local in London
1959-12-15 04:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:49 local time in London on 15 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Dec
1959
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 (24°) 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 04:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:40
Next moonset
07:39
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1959
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 1959
29
New Moon
Not visible19:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 1960
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:53 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 41°
Jan 1960
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:51 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon 55°