Full Moon
Sunday, 5 February 2023 · 18:29 local in London
2023-02-05 18:29 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 5 February. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
5 Feb
2023
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 (16°) 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 18:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
17:35
Next moonset
08:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2023
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Mon, Mon 13 Feb · Moon -52°
Feb 2023
20
New Moon
Not visible07:06 local · Mon, Mon 20 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:06 local · Mon, Mon 27 Feb · Moon -9°
Mar 2023
7
Full Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Tue, Tue 7 Mar · Moon -30°