Full Moon
Sunday, 21 December 1980 · 18:08 local in London
1980-12-21 18:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:08 local time in London on 21 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Dec
1980
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 (16°) 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 18:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:02
Next moonset
08:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1980
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon 38°
Jan 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 1981
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 1981
20
Full Moon
Above horizon07:39 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon 1°