Full Moon
Sunday, 4 June 2023 · 04:42 local in London
2023-06-04 03:42 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 04:42 local time in London on 4 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
4 Jun
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
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 04:42 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:23
Next moonset
05:12
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2023
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jun · Moon -43°
Jun 2023
18
New Moon
Not visible05:37 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2023
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:50 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jun · Moon -34°
Jul 2023
3
Full Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jul · Moon -66°