Full Moon
Sunday, 23 June 2013 · 12:32 local in London
2013-06-23 11:32 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:32 local time in London on 23 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
-58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
23 Jun
2013
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 12:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
21:09
Next moonset
06:06
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2013
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:54 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jun · Moon 42°
Jul 2013
8
New Moon
Not visible08:14 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jul · Moon 24°
Jul 2013
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:18 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jul · Moon -40°
Jul 2013
22
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon -10°