Full Moon
Wednesday, 7 January 2004 · 15:40 local in London
2004-01-07 15:40 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 15:40 local time in London on 7 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
7 Jan
2004
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 (1°) 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 15:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:38
Next moonset
09:13
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2004
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2004
21
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:04 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2004
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon -5°