Full Moon
Thursday, 12 December 2019 · 05:12 local in London
2019-12-12 05:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:12 local time in London on 12 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
12 Dec
2019
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 (22°) 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 05:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:16
Next moonset
07:59
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2019
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon 41°
Dec 2019
26
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 2020
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -36°
Jan 2020
10
Full Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 28°