First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 June 1953 · 13:01 local in London
1953-06-19 12:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:01 local time in London on 19 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Jun
1953
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 13:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:12
Next moonset
00:46
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1953
27
Full Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jun · Moon 0°
Jul 1953
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:03 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jul · Moon -9°
Jul 1953
11
New Moon
Not visible03:28 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon -9°
Jul 1953
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jul · Moon -52°