Full Moon
Sunday, 28 December 2031 · 17:33 local in London
2031-12-28 17:33 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:33 local time in London on 28 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
28 Dec
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 (10°) 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 17:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:12
Next moonset
08:08
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2032
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:04 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon -23°
Jan 2032
12
New Moon
Not visible20:07 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 2032
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:14 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2032
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:53 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jan · Moon -24°