First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 June 1918 · 14:11 local in London
1918-06-16 13:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:11 local time in London on 16 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
1918
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 (9°) 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 14:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:13
Next moonset
00:49
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1918
24
Full Moon
Below horizon11:38 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jun · Moon -57°
Jul 1918
1
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1918
8
New Moon
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Jul 1918
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:25 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jul · Moon -51°