However, the fact that it coincides with the longest day of the year has provoked excitement among stargazers.
Astronomer Bob Mernan, of Farmer’s Almanac, told the Daily Telegraph: “Having a full moon land smack on the solstice is a truly rare event.”
He said the moon is likely to have a particularly warm glow.
“The Sun gets super high so this Moon must be super-low,” he said.
“This forces its light through thicker air, which also tends to be humid this time of year, and the combination typically makes it amber coloured.”
The Met Office has predicted some clear spells breaking through patches of mist and fog in London tonight, which should offer opportunities to spot the special moon.
Simon Partridge, forecaster at the Met Office, said: "It will brighten up through this afternoon and this evening, which should give us a few clear spells which should give a chance to do some moon-gazing."
Meanwhile, around 25,000 people are expected to descend on Stonehenge to celebrate the solstice.
