First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 June 1911 · 22:04 local in London
1911-06-03 22:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:04 local time in London on 3 June. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
1911
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (28°) 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
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 22:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:03
Next moonset
01:14
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1911
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:51 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 1911
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:51 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jun · Moon -32°
Jun 1911
26
New Moon
Not visible13:19 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jun · Moon 62°
Jul 1911
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:20 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jul · Moon -26°