Full Moon
Tuesday, 18 December 2040 · 12:16 local in London
2040-12-18 12:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:16 local time in London on 18 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Dec
2040
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 12:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
15:30
Next moonset
09:17
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2040
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:02 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2041
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New Moon
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Jan 2041
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:06 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 2041
17
Full Moon
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