Full Moon
Friday, 1 January 2162 · 12:42 local in London
2162-01-01 12:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:42 local time in London on 1 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
1 Jan
2162
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 12:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:29
Next moonset
08:15
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2162
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -6°
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New Moon
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Jan 2162
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2162
31
Full Moon
Above horizon02:18 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jan · Moon 42°