Full Moon
Thursday, 8 December 2022 · 04:08 local in London
2022-12-08 04:08 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:08 local time in London on 8 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Dec
2022
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 (35°) 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 04:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:40
Next moonset
08:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2022
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:56 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 32°
Dec 2022
23
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2022
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 2023
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jan · Moon 63°