Full Moon
Monday, 5 January 2015 · 04:54 local in London
2015-01-05 04:54 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:54 local time in London on 5 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Jan
2015
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 (24°) 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 04:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:57
Next moonset
07:41
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2015
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:47 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2015
20
New Moon
Not visible13:14 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2015
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2015
3
Full Moon
Above horizon23:09 local · Tue, Tue 3 Feb · Moon 48°