Full Moon
Friday, 22 January 2027 · 12:17 local in London
2027-01-22 12:17 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:17 local time in London on 22 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
22 Jan
2027
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 12:17 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:33
Next moonset
08:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2027
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:56 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon -8°
Feb 2027
6
New Moon
Not visible15:56 local · Sat, Sat 6 Feb · Moon 6°
Feb 2027
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Sun, Sun 14 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2027
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:24 local · Sat, Sat 20 Feb · Moon 46°