Full Moon
Friday, 26 December 2042 · 17:43 local in London
2042-12-26 17:43 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:43 local time in London on 26 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
26 Dec
2042
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 (18°) 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 17:43 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:19
Next moonset
09:24
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2043
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:08 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jan · Moon 33°
Jan 2043
11
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2043
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2043
25
Full Moon
Above horizon06:57 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon 11°