Full Moon
Sunday, 3 December 2017 · 15:47 local in London
2017-12-03 15:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:47 local time in London on 3 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Dec
2017
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 15:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:21
Next moonset
08:15
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2017
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:52 local · Sun, Sun 10 Dec · Moon 40°
Dec 2017
18
New Moon
Not visible06:31 local · Mon, Mon 18 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 2017
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:20 local · Tue, Tue 26 Dec · Moon -26°
Jan 2018
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 48°