Full Moon
Thursday, 20 December 2029 · 22:47 local in London
2029-12-20 22:47 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:47 local time in London on 20 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Dec
2029
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 (58°) 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 22:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:33
Next moonset
08:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2029
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:49 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2030
4
New Moon
Not visible02:50 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -46°
Jan 2030
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:06 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 2030
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Sat, Sat 19 Jan · Moon -6°