Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 December 2104 · 16:59 local in London
2104-12-31 16:59 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:59 local time in London on 31 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Dec
2104
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 (6°) 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 16:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:23
Next moonset
08:20
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2105
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:46 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2105
16
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2105
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2105
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jan · Moon 5°