Full Moon
Friday, 8 January 1993 · 12:37 local in London
1993-01-08 12:37 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:37 local time in London on 8 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Jan
1993
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 12:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:31
Next moonset
08:20
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1993
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:01 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 1993
22
New Moon
Not visible18:27 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 1993
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:20 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jan · Moon 18°
Feb 1993
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:55 local · Sat, Sat 6 Feb · Moon 49°