Full Moon
Tuesday, 9 December 2087 · 22:31 local in London
2087-12-09 22:31 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:31 local time in London on 9 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
9 Dec
2087
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 22:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:54
Next moonset
08:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2087
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -33°
Dec 2087
25
New Moon
Not visible01:43 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -52°
Jan 2088
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 2088
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jan · Moon -14°