Full Moon
Friday, 19 December 2059 · 02:12 local in London
2059-12-19 02:12 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:12 local time in London on 19 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Dec
2059
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 (54°) 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 02:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:49
Next moonset
08:51
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2059
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:17 local · Fri, Fri 26 Dec · Moon -24°
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New Moon
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Jan 2060
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2060
17
Full Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jan · Moon 10°