First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 June 1954 · 10:14 local in London
1954-06-08 09:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:14 local time in London on 8 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jun
1954
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 10:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:04
Next moonset
01:13
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1954
16
Full Moon
Below horizon13:06 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jun · Moon -64°
Jun 1954
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:46 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jun · Moon -29°
Jun 1954
30
New Moon
Not visible13:26 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jun · Moon 62°
Jul 1954
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:33 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jul · Moon -25°