Full Moon
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 · 03:28 local in London
2020-12-30 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 03:28 local time in London on 30 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2020
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 (42°) 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 03:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:10
Next moonset
08:36
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2021
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:37 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 2021
13
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -30°
Jan 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 2021
28
Full Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jan · Moon 25°