Full Moon
Saturday, 11 December 2038 · 17:31 local in London
2038-12-11 17:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:31 local time in London on 11 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
11 Dec
2038
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 (13°) 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 17:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:29
Next moonset
08:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2038
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:29 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 27°
Dec 2038
26
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Sun, Sun 26 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 2039
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2039
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:46 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon -15°