Full Moon
Sunday, 15 December 2024 · 09:02 local in London
2024-12-15 09:02 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 09:02 local time in London on 15 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
15 Dec
2024
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 09:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:20
Next moonset
09:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2024
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:18 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2024
30
New Moon
Not visible22:27 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 2025
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:56 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2025
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon 57°