Full Moon
Sunday, 24 December 2045 · 00:49 local in London
2045-12-24 00:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:49 local time in London on 24 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
63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Dec
2045
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 (63°) 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 00:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:11
Next moonset
08:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2045
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:11 local · Sat, Sat 30 Dec · Moon -46°
Jan 2046
7
New Moon
Not visible04:24 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2046
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:43 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jan · Moon -7°
Jan 2046
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jan · Moon -18°