Full Moon
Thursday, 15 December 2005 · 16:16 local in London
2005-12-15 16:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:16 local time in London on 15 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Dec
2005
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 (7°) 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 16:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:57
Next moonset
09:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2005
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2005
31
New Moon
Not visible03:12 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -48°
Jan 2006
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:57 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jan · Moon 43°
Jan 2006
14
Full Moon
Below horizon09:48 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -7°