Full Moon
Wednesday, 22 December 1999 · 17:31 local in London
1999-12-22 17:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:31 local time in London on 22 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Dec
1999
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 (11°) 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 17:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:05
Next moonset
08:31
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1999
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -17°
Jan 2000
6
New Moon
Not visible18:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2000
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:34 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2000
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jan · Moon 28°