Full Moon
Wednesday, 30 December 2172 · 05:56 local in London
2172-12-30 05:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 05:56 local time in London on 30 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2172
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 (22°) 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 05:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:40
Next moonset
08:56
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2173
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:21 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2173
14
New Moon
Not visible00:16 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon -65°
Jan 2173
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2173
29
Full Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon 58°