Full Moon
Tuesday, 20 December 1983 · 02:00 local in London
1983-12-20 02:00 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:00 local time in London on 20 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Dec
1983
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 (54°) 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 02:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:09
Next moonset
08:34
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1983
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:53 local · Mon, Mon 26 Dec · Moon -35°
Jan 1984
3
New Moon
Not visible05:16 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 1984
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 1984
18
Full Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jan · Moon -11°