Full Moon
Thursday, 9 December 2117 · 05:29 local in London
2117-12-09 05:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:29 local time in London on 9 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
9 Dec
2117
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 (24°) 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 05:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:24
Next moonset
08:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2117
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:45 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2117
23
New Moon
Not visible07:45 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2117
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon 19°
Jan 2118
7
Full Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jan · Moon 50°