Full Moon
Tuesday, 2 January 2018 · 02:24 local in London
2018-01-02 02:24 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 02:24 local time in London on 2 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
2 Jan
2018
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 (48°) 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 02:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:54
Next moonset
08:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:25 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2018
17
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2018
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2018
31
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -20°