Full Moon
Monday, 8 December 2155 · 22:09 local in London
2155-12-08 22:09 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:09 local time in London on 8 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Dec
2155
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 (59°) 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 22:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:38
Next moonset
09:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2155
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2155
24
New Moon
Not visible06:54 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2155
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon 16°
Jan 2156
7
Full Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 5°