First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 June 1946 · 17:07 local in London
1946-06-06 16:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:07 local time in London on 6 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jun
1946
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 (41°) 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 17:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:21
Next moonset
02:17
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1946
14
Full Moon
Below horizon19:42 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 1946
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:12 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jun · Moon -14°
Jun 1946
29
New Moon
Not visible05:06 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jun · Moon 2°
Jul 1946
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:15 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jul · Moon -39°