Full Moon
Tuesday, 24 December 1996 · 20:41 local in London
1996-12-24 20:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:41 local time in London on 24 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Dec
1996
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 (38°) 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 20:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:05
Next moonset
07:59
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1997
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 1997
9
New Moon
Not visible04:26 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 1997
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 1997
23
Full Moon
Below horizon15:11 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -13°