Full Moon
Thursday, 4 December 2025 · 23:14 local in London
2025-12-04 23:14 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:14 local time in London on 4 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
65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Dec
2025
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 (65°) 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 23:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:44
Next moonset
09:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2025
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 11 Dec · Moon -24°
Dec 2025
20
New Moon
Not visible01:44 local · Sat, Sat 20 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 2025
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:10 local · Sat, Sat 27 Dec · Moon 40°
Jan 2026
3
Full Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jan · Moon -7°