Full Moon
Monday, 5 December 2101 · 16:17 local in London
2101-12-05 16:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:17 local time in London on 5 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Dec
2101
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 (7°) 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 16:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:58
Next moonset
09:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2101
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:25 local · Tue, Tue 13 Dec · Moon -30°
Dec 2101
20
New Moon
Not visible15:14 local · Tue, Tue 20 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 2101
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Dec · Moon -15°
Jan 2102
4
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -14°