Full Moon
Friday, 21 January 2000 · 04:41 local in London
2000-01-21 04:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:41 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Jan
2000
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 (28°) 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 04:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:02
Next moonset
08:04
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon 24°
Feb 2000
5
New Moon
Not visible13:04 local · Sat, Sat 5 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 2000
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Sat, Sat 12 Feb · Moon 16°
Feb 2000
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:27 local · Sat, Sat 19 Feb · Moon -6°