Full Moon
Thursday, 14 December 2073 · 13:49 local in London
2073-12-14 13:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:49 local time in London on 14 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
14 Dec
2073
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 13:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:16
Next moonset
08:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2073
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 2073
28
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -6°
Jan 2074
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:18 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -37°
Jan 2074
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:31 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon 11°