Full Moon
Sunday, 30 December 2001 · 10:41 local in London
2001-12-30 10:41 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:41 local time in London on 30 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2001
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 10:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:59
Next moonset
09:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2002
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 2002
13
New Moon
Not visible13:29 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2002
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 46°
Jan 2002
28
Full Moon
Above horizon22:51 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jan · Moon 55°