Full Moon
Friday, 28 December 2012 · 10:21 local in London
2012-12-28 10:21 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 28 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Dec
2012
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 10:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:28
Next moonset
08:20
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2013
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:58 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 2013
11
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2013
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2013
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:39 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon 24°