Full Moon
Monday, 10 December 1973 · 01:35 local in London
1973-12-10 01:35 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:35 local time in London on 10 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
10 Dec
1973
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 (56°) 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 01:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:19
Next moonset
08:23