Full Moon
Monday, 28 January 2002 · 22:51 local in London
2002-01-28 22:51 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 22:51 local time in London on 28 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Jan
2002
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 (55°) 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 22:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:23
Next moonset
08:28
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible07:41 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 2002
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 2002
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:17 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon -15°