Full Moon
Tuesday, 16 December 1986 · 07:05 local in London
1986-12-16 07:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:05 local time in London on 16 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Dec
1986
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 (11°) 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 07:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:23
Next moonset
08:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1986
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:17 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 1986
31
New Moon
Not visible03:10 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -49°
Jan 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:35 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 1987
15
Full Moon
Above horizon02:31 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 53°