Full Moon
Monday, 6 December 1976 · 18:15 local in London
1976-12-06 18:15 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:15 local time in London on 6 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Dec
1976
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 (17°) 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 18:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:54
Next moonset
08:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1976
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:14 local · Tue, Tue 14 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 1976
21
New Moon
Not visible02:08 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon -49°
Dec 1976
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:48 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon -29°
Jan 1977
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -21°