Full Moon
Thursday, 19 December 2097 · 00:04 local in London
2097-12-19 00:04 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 00:04 local time in London on 19 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
66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Dec
2097
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 (66°) 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 00:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:55
Next moonset
09:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2097
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:20 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -29°
Jan 2098
2
New Moon
Not visible14:32 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon 4°
Jan 2098
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:58 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2098
17
Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -10°