Full Moon
Sunday, 31 December 2028 · 16:48 local in London
2028-12-31 16:48 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 16:48 local time in London on 31 December. 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Dec
2028
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 (6°) 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 16:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:09
Next moonset
08:37
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2029
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2029
14
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2029
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:23 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jan · Moon 50°
Jan 2029
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jan · Moon 12°