Full Moon
Thursday, 3 December 1998 · 15:19 local in London
1998-12-03 15:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:19 local time in London on 3 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Dec
1998
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 15:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:23
Next moonset
08:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1998
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 10 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 1998
18
New Moon
Not visible22:43 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 1998
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 1999
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:50 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jan · Moon 44°