Full Moon
Saturday, 22 December 2018 · 17:49 local in London
2018-12-22 17:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:49 local time in London on 22 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Dec
2018
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 (14°) 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 17:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:59
Next moonset
08:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2018
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:34 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon 23°
Jan 2019
6
New Moon
Not visible01:28 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon -56°
Jan 2019
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:46 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jan · Moon -34°
Jan 2019
21
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 23°