Full Moon
Saturday, 4 January 2053 · 17:46 local in London
2053-01-04 17:46 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 17:46 local time in London on 4 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Jan
2053
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 17:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
17:38
Next moonset
08:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2053
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2053
19
New Moon
Not visible23:12 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon -53°
Jan 2053
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:41 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon 24°
Feb 2053
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 21°