Full Moon
Tuesday, 12 December 1989 · 16:30 local in London
1989-12-12 16:30 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:30 local time in London on 12 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Dec
1989
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 (9°) 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 16:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:17
Next moonset
09:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1989
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:55 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 1989
28
New Moon
Not visible03:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -46°
Jan 1990
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:40 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 1990
11
Full Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon 29°