Full Moon
Saturday, 4 December 2055 · 05:40 local in London
2055-12-04 05:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:40 local time in London on 4 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
4 Dec
2055
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 (15°) 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 05:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:30
Next moonset
07:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2055
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:05 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2055
18
New Moon
Not visible08:15 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 2055
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon 12°
Jan 2056
2
Full Moon
Above horizon22:06 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon 51°