Full Moon
Wednesday, 16 December 2043 · 08:02 local in London
2043-12-16 08:02 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 08:02 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Dec
2043
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 (4°) 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 08:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:25
Next moonset
08:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2043
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:04 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 36°
Dec 2043
31
New Moon
Not visible09:48 local · Thu, Thu 31 Dec · Moon 4°
Jan 2044
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:02 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -26°
Jan 2044
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:51 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon 25°