Full Moon
Wednesday, 2 December 2009 · 07:31 local in London
2009-12-02 07:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:31 local time in London on 2 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2009
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 (4°) 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 07:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:40
Next moonset
08:14