Full Moon
Sunday, 19 December 2173 · 06:20 local in London
2173-12-19 06:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 06:20 local time in London on 19 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
19 Dec
2173
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 (18°) 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 06:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:26
Next moonset
08:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2173
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 7°
Jan 2174
3
New Moon
Not visible15:41 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -2°
Jan 2174
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon -26°
Jan 2174
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:24 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jan · Moon 63°