Full Moon
Tuesday, 5 December 2006 · 00:25 local in London
2006-12-05 00:25 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:25 local time in London on 5 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Dec
2006
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 (64°) 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 00:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:37
Next moonset
08:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2006
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2006
20
New Moon
Not visible14:01 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2006
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:48 local · Wed, Wed 27 Dec · Moon 28°
Jan 2007
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jan · Moon -8°