Full Moon
Monday, 24 December 2007 · 01:16 local in London
2007-12-24 01:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:16 local time in London on 24 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Dec
2007
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 (62°) 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 01:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:02
Next moonset
09:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2007
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 26°
Jan 2008
8
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2008
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 2008
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon -15°