Full Moon
Friday, 4 December 2150 · 12:57 local in London
2150-12-04 12:57 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:57 local time in London on 4 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Dec
2150
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 12:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:01
Next moonset
08:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2150
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:20 local · Fri, Fri 11 Dec · Moon 42°
Dec 2150
19
New Moon
Not visible00:14 local · Sat, Sat 19 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2150
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:14 local · Sun, Sun 27 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2151
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:00 local · Sun, Sun 3 Jan · Moon 62°