Full Moon
Saturday, 8 December 2068 · 23:42 local in London
2068-12-08 23:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:42 local time in London on 8 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Dec
2068
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 (59°) 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 23:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:42
Next moonset
08:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2068
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Dec · Moon -23°
Dec 2068
24
New Moon
Not visible13:44 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2068
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:23 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 19°
Jan 2069
7
Full Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -18°