First Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 June 1943 · 04:35 local in London
1943-06-11 02:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:35 local time in London on 11 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Jun
1943
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 04:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:02
Next moonset
03:05
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1943
18
Full Moon
Below horizon07:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -8°
Jun 1943
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jun · Moon -35°
Jul 1943
2
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jul · Moon 57°
Jul 1943
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jul · Moon 32°