First Quarter Moon
Friday, 30 June 1933 · 22:41 local in London
1933-06-30 21:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:41 local time in London on 30 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Jun
1933
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 (14°) 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 22:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:16
Next moonset
00:20
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1933
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jul · Moon -65°
Jul 1933
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1933
22
New Moon
Not visible17:03 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 1933
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jul · Moon -55°