Full Moon
Wednesday, 28 December 2050 · 05:15 local in London
2050-12-28 05:15 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:15 local time in London on 28 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Dec
2050
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 (21°) 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 05:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:48
Next moonset
07:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2051
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2051
12
New Moon
Not visible18:58 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 2051
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:38 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon 15°
Jan 2051
26
Full Moon
Above horizon21:20 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon 39°