Full Moon
Wednesday, 9 December 1992 · 23:41 local in London
1992-12-09 23:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:41 local time in London on 9 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Dec
1992
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 (61°) 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 23:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:25
Next moonset
08:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1992
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:13 local · Wed, Wed 16 Dec · Moon -39°
Dec 1992
24
New Moon
Not visible00:43 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 1993
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 1993
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -19°