Full Moon
Monday, 3 July 2023 · 12:39 local in London
2023-07-03 11:39 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 12:39 local time in London on 3 July. 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
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
3 Jul
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 12:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:14
Next moonset
05:12
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2023
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:48 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 2023
17
New Moon
Not visible19:32 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jul · Moon 16°
Jul 2023
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jul · Moon 4°
Aug 2023
1
Full Moon
Below horizon19:32 local · Tue, Tue 1 Aug · Moon -15°