Full Moon
Friday, 22 December 2056 · 01:34 local in London
2056-12-22 01:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 01:34 local time in London on 22 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Dec
2056
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 (55°) 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 01:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:22
Next moonset
08:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2056
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 29 Dec · Moon -37°
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New Moon
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12
First Quarter Moon
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20
Full Moon
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