Full Moon
Saturday, 2 December 2028 · 01:40 local in London
2028-12-02 01:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 2 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2028
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 (55°) 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 01:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:55
Next moonset
08:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2028
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:39 local · Sat, Sat 9 Dec · Moon 38°
Dec 2028
16
New Moon
Not visible02:06 local · Sat, Sat 16 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 2028
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:45 local · Sat, Sat 23 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 2028
31
Full Moon
Above horizon16:48 local · Sun, Sun 31 Dec · Moon 6°