Full Moon
Sunday, 17 December 2051 · 16:05 local in London
2051-12-17 16:05 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:05 local time in London on 17 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
17 Dec
2051
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 16:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:17
Next moonset
08:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2051
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Sun, Sun 24 Dec · Moon -8°
Jan 2052
2
New Moon
Not visible03:05 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2052
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Tue, Tue 9 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2052
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jan · Moon 27°