Full Moon
Sunday, 18 December 2078 · 23:34 local in London
2078-12-18 23:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:34 local time in London on 18 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
65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
18 Dec
2078
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 (65°) 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 23:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:57
Next moonset
09:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2078
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Mon, Mon 26 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2079
3
New Moon
Not visible06:50 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2079
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2079
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jan · Moon -12°