Full Moon
Wednesday, 2 December 2161 · 20:50 local in London
2161-12-02 20:50 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 20:50 local time in London on 2 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Dec
2161
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 (43°) 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 20:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:39
Next moonset
08:07
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2161
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Thu, Thu 10 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 2161
16
New Moon
Not visible22:31 local · Wed, Wed 16 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 2161
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:57 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2162
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon -19°