Full Moon
Thursday, 16 December 2032 · 20:49 local in London
2032-12-16 20:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:49 local time in London on 16 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Dec
2032
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 (40°) 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 20:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:00
Next moonset
08:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2032
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:39 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon -31°
Jan 2033
1
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jan · Moon 16°
Jan 2033
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2033
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:07 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -21°