Full Moon
Sunday, 20 December 2048 · 06:39 local in London
2048-12-20 06:39 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:39 local time in London on 20 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
20 Dec
2048
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 (10°) 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 06:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:15
Next moonset
08:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2048
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:31 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 21°
Jan 2049
4
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:56 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jan · Moon 26°
Jan 2049
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:29 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon 45°