Full Moon
Tuesday, 3 January 2045 · 10:20 local in London
2045-01-03 10:20 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 10:20 local time in London on 3 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Jan
2045
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 10:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:51
Next moonset
09:16
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2045
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:32 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 2045
18
New Moon
Not visible04:26 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2045
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2045
1
Full Moon
Above horizon21:05 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon 39°