Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 January 2018 · 13:27 local in London
2018-01-31 13:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:27 local time in London on 31 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 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
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 13:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:55
Next moonset
08:12
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2018
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Wed, Wed 7 Feb · Moon -44°
Feb 2018
15
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Thu, Thu 15 Feb · Moon -37°
Feb 2018
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:09 local · Fri, Fri 23 Feb · Moon -17°
Mar 2018
2
Full Moon
Above horizon00:51 local · Fri, Fri 2 Mar · Moon 47°