Full Moon
Monday, 9 December 2030 · 22:41 local in London
2030-12-09 22:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:41 local time in London on 9 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
57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Dec
2030
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 (57°) 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 22:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:29
Next moonset
08:12
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2030
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Wed, Wed 18 Dec · Moon -1°
Dec 2030
24
New Moon
Not visible17:32 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 2030
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2031
8
Full Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon 17°