First Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 June 1941 · 23:56 local in London
1941-06-02 21:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:56 local time in London on 2 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Jun
1941
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 (24°) 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 23:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:21
Next moonset
02:38
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1941
9
Full Moon
Below horizon14:34 local · Mon, Mon 9 Jun · Moon -56°
Jun 1941
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jun · Moon -33°
Jun 1941
24
New Moon
Not visible21:22 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jun · Moon 2°
Jul 1941
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:24 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jul · Moon -38°