Full Moon
Tuesday, 16 December 2081 · 04:31 local in London
2081-12-16 04:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:31 local time in London on 16 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Dec
2081
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 (34°) 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 04:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:34
Next moonset
08:53
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2081
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 2081
30
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2082
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2082
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 18°