Full Moon
Sunday, 26 December 2004 · 15:07 local in London
2004-12-26 15:07 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:07 local time in London on 26 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Dec
2004
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 15:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:16
Next moonset
09:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2005
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:46 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 2005
10
New Moon
Not visible12:03 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2005
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2005
25
Full Moon
Below horizon10:33 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jan · Moon -12°