Full Moon
Saturday, 21 January 1989 · 21:34 local in London
1989-01-21 21:34 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:34 local time in London on 21 January. 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Jan
1989
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 (47°) 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 21:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:09
Next moonset
08:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1989
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:02 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 3°
Feb 1989
6
New Moon
Not visible07:37 local · Mon, Mon 6 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 1989
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:15 local · Sun, Sun 12 Feb · Moon 23°
Feb 1989
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Mon, Mon 20 Feb · Moon -15°