Full Moon
Saturday, 19 December 2116 · 22:19 local in London
2116-12-19 22:19 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:19 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Dec
2116
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 (60°) 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 22:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:54
Next moonset
09:11
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2116
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:56 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 2117
2
New Moon
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Jan 2117
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:15 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 2117
18
Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jan · Moon -11°