Full Moon
Monday, 13 December 2027 · 16:09 local in London
2027-12-13 16:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:09 local time in London on 13 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
13 Dec
2027
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 (5°) 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 16:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:28
Next moonset
09:07
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2027
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:11 local · Mon, Mon 20 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 2027
27
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon -40°
Jan 2028
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:41 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2028
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:03 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon 36°