Full Moon
Saturday, 6 December 2014 · 12:27 local in London
2014-12-06 12:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:27 local time in London on 6 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
6 Dec
2014
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 12:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:23
Next moonset
08:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2014
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Sun, Sun 14 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2014
22
New Moon
Not visible01:36 local · Mon, Mon 22 Dec · Moon -52°
Dec 2014
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Sun, Sun 28 Dec · Moon 41°
Jan 2015
5
Full Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon 24°