Full Moon
Saturday, 7 December 2109 · 11:38 local in London
2109-12-07 11:38 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 11:38 local time in London on 7 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Dec
2109
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 11:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:27
Next moonset
08:12
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2109
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:39 local · Sun, Sun 15 Dec · Moon 38°
Dec 2109
21
New Moon
Not visible22:41 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 2109
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2110
6
Full Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 12°