Full Moon
Tuesday, 3 June 1947 · 21:27 local in London
1947-06-03 19:27 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 21:27 local time in London on 3 June. 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Jun
1947
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 21:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:11
Next moonset
05:57
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1947
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:58 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1947
18
New Moon
Not visible23:26 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 1947
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:25 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon 4°
Jul 1947
3
Full Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -60°