Full Moon
Thursday, 21 January 2038 · 04:00 local in London
2038-01-21 04:00 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:00 local time in London on 21 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
21 Jan
2038
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 (36°) 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 04:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
16:56
Next moonset
08:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2038
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jan · Moon -26°
Feb 2038
4
New Moon
Not visible05:52 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 2038
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Fri, Fri 12 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2038
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:09 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon -8°