First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 June 1944 · 19:27 local in London
1944-06-28 17:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:27 local time in London on 28 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
28 Jun
1944
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 (39°) 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 19:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:49
Next moonset
02:20
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1944
6
Full Moon
Below horizon06:27 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jul · Moon -3°
Jul 1944
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:39 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jul · Moon -26°
Jul 1944
20
New Moon
Not visible07:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jul · Moon 12°
Jul 1944
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:24 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jul · Moon -30°