Full Moon
Thursday, 24 December 2026 · 01:28 local in London
2026-12-24 01:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:28 local time in London on 24 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Dec
2026
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 (60°) 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 01:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:07
Next moonset
08:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2026
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:00 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -44°
Jan 2027
7
New Moon
Not visible20:25 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2027
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:35 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 2027
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -18°