Full Moon
Thursday, 8 December 2174 · 13:20 local in London
2174-12-08 13:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:20 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Dec
2174
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 13:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:09
Next moonset
09:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2174
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 39°
Dec 2174
24
New Moon
Not visible03:27 local · Sat, Sat 24 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 2174
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:24 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -18°
Jan 2175
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 44°