First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 June 1939 · 05:35 local in London
1939-06-24 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 24 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Jun
1939
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 05:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:38
Next moonset
00:59
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1939
1
Full Moon
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Jul 1939
9
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1939
16
New Moon
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Jul 1939
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -12°