Full Moon
Monday, 2 December 2047 · 11:55 local in London
2047-12-02 11:55 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:55 local time in London on 2 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2047
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 11:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:37
Next moonset
08:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2047
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:29 local · Tue, Tue 10 Dec · Moon 28°
Dec 2047
16
New Moon
Not visible23:38 local · Mon, Mon 16 Dec · Moon -63°
Dec 2047
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2048
1
Full Moon
Above horizon06:57 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jan · Moon 9°