Perigee s Full Moon . ... Its exact full phase (June 23, 11:32 UT) will occur shortly before it reaches perigee , the closest point to Earth in the Moon's orbit, and make it the largest Full Moon of 2013. ... The full lunar phase falls near the Moon's orbit perigee about every 14 lunar months . That means the following Full Perigee Moon will be on August 10, 2014, the 14th Full Moon after June 23. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...