First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 June 1930 · 22:56 local in London
1930-06-03 21:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:56 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
1930
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 (29°) 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 22:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:10
Next moonset
02:10
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1930
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:12 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -23°
Jun 1930
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:00 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jun · Moon 23°
Jun 1930
26
New Moon
Not visible14:47 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jun · Moon 59°
Jul 1930
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:03 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -36°