Full Moon
Thursday, 9 December 2049 · 07:28 local in London
2049-12-09 07:28 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:28 local time in London on 9 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Dec
2049
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 (2°) 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 07:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:15
Next moonset
07:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2049
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:15 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 2049
24
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2049
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -20°
Jan 2050
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:39 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon 51°