Full Moon
Tuesday, 17 December 2013 · 09:28 local in London
2013-12-17 09:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:28 local time in London on 17 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Dec
2013
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 09:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:26
Next moonset
08:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2013
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:48 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -21°
Jan 2014
1
New Moon
Not visible11:14 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 2014
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2014
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:52 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon 23°