Full Moon
Friday, 23 December 2140 · 22:20 local in London
2140-12-23 22:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:20 local time in London on 23 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Dec
2140
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 (56°) 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 22:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:44
Next moonset
08:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2140
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:05 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon 4°
Jan 2141
8
New Moon
Not visible06:19 local · Sun, Sun 8 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2141
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:23 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jan · Moon 52°
Jan 2141
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jan · Moon -17°