Full Moon
Friday, 30 December 2039 · 12:38 local in London
2039-12-30 12:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:38 local time in London on 30 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
30 Dec
2039
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 12:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:43
Next moonset
09:09
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2040
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 6°
Jan 2040
14
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2040
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:21 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2040
29
Full Moon
Above horizon07:55 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jan · Moon 3°