Full Moon
Tuesday, 5 December 2158 · 20:11 local in London
2158-12-05 20:11 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:11 local time in London on 5 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Dec
2158
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 (41°) 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 20:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:17
Next moonset
08:49
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2158
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:47 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -33°
Dec 2158
20
New Moon
Not visible19:20 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2158
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:59 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon 40°
Jan 2159
4
Full Moon
Above horizon07:08 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon 8°