Full Moon
Wednesday, 8 January 2031 · 18:26 local in London
2031-01-08 18:26 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:26 local time in London on 8 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Jan
2031
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 (17°) 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 18:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:23
Next moonset
08:02
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible04:31 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2031
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 2031
7
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Fri, Fri 7 Feb · Moon -28°