First Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 June 1952 · 14:12 local in London
1952-06-30 13:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:12 local time in London on 30 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Jun
1952
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 (6°) 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 14:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:40
Next moonset
00:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1952
7
Full Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jul · Moon -64°
Jul 1952
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1952
22
New Moon
Not visible00:31 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 1952
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:51 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -35°