Full Moon
Thursday, 2 December 1971 · 07:48 local in London
1971-12-02 07:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:48 local time in London on 2 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Dec
1971
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 (3°) 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 07:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:32
Next moonset
08:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1971
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:03 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 1971
17
New Moon
Not visible19:03 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 1971
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:35 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1971
31
Full Moon
Above horizon20:20 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon 40°