Full Moon
Thursday, 28 January 2021 · 19:16 local in London
2021-01-28 19:16 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 19:16 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Jan
2021
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 (25°) 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 19:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:26
Next moonset
08:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2021
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -53°
Feb 2021
11
New Moon
Not visible19:06 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon -21°
Feb 2021
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon 56°
Feb 2021
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Feb · Moon -7°