First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 June 1927 · 08:49 local in London
1927-06-07 07:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:49 local time in London on 7 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
1927
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 08:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:33
Next moonset
02:21
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1927
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:19 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jun · Moon -39°
Jun 1927
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jun · Moon 11°
Jun 1927
29
New Moon
Not visible07:32 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jun · Moon 22°
Jul 1927
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:53 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jul · Moon -9°