Full Moon
Monday, 21 December 2105 · 07:20 local in London
2105-12-21 07:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 07:20 local time in London on 21 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Dec
2105
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 (3°) 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 07:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:33
Next moonset
07:51
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2105
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:23 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 29°
Jan 2106
5
New Moon
Not visible09:47 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 2106
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:45 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2106
19
Full Moon
Above horizon18:23 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon 14°