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Full Moon

Monday, 3 February 2053 · 04:58 local in London

2053-02-03 04:58 UTC · Europe/London

Full Moon occurs at 04:58 local time in London on 3 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

21°

At the exact phase

Illumination

100%

Full Moon

Local date

3 Feb

2053

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 (21°) 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