Full Moon
Monday, 17 January 2022 · 23:49 local in London
2022-01-17 23:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 17 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
17 Jan
2022
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 (62°) 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 23:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:39
Next moonset
08:48