Full Moon
Thursday, 23 January 1997 · 15:11 local in London
1997-01-23 15:11 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:11 local time in London on 23 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Jan
1997
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 15:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:53
Next moonset
07:49
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1997
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jan · Moon -46°
Feb 1997
7
New Moon
Not visible15:06 local · Fri, Fri 7 Feb · Moon 15°
Feb 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:58 local · Fri, Fri 14 Feb · Moon -14°
Feb 1997
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Sat, Sat 22 Feb · Moon -27°