First Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 June 1926 · 12:14 local in London
1926-06-18 11:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:14 local time in London on 18 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
1926
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 12:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:43
Next moonset
01:51
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1926
25
Full Moon
Above horizon22:13 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jun · Moon 7°
Jul 1926
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:02 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 1926
10
New Moon
Not visible00:06 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon -15°
Jul 1926
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:55 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jul · Moon -30°