Full Moon
Monday, 24 December 2159 · 22:56 local in London
2159-12-24 22:56 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:56 local time in London on 24 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
24 Dec
2159
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 (59°) 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 22:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:48
Next moonset
08:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2159
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:44 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon -33°
Jan 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible14:11 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2160
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2160
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon -16°