Full Moon
Monday, 8 December 2003 · 20:37 local in London
2003-12-08 20:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 8 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Dec
2003
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 (44°) 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 20:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:56
Next moonset
08:46
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2003
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:42 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2003
23
New Moon
Not visible09:43 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2003
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -18°
Jan 2004
7
Full Moon
Above horizon15:40 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 1°