Full Moon
Tuesday, 16 December 2138 · 10:44 local in London
2138-12-16 10:44 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:44 local time in London on 16 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
16 Dec
2138
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 10:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:25
Next moonset
09:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2138
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 2138
31
New Moon
Not visible23:38 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -64°
Jan 2139
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2139
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:45 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 39°