Full Moon
Sunday, 14 December 1997 · 02:37 local in London
1997-12-14 02:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 14 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
14 Dec
1997
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 (43°) 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 02:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:48
Next moonset
07:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1997
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:43 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1997
29
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon -5°
Jan 1998
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:18 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 1998
12
Full Moon
Above horizon17:24 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon 7°