First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 July 1941 · 06:24 local in London
1941-07-02 04:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:24 local time in London on 2 July. 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Jul
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
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 06:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:39
Next moonset
02:07
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1941
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jul · Moon 4°
Jul 1941
16
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1941
24
New Moon
Not visible09:39 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jul · Moon 27°
Jul 1941
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:19 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jul · Moon -32°