First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 June 1957 · 08:10 local in London
1957-06-05 07:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:10 local time in London on 5 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Jun
1957
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 08:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
01:27
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1957
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:02 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jun · Moon -52°
Jun 1957
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:22 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 1957
27
New Moon
Not visible21:54 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jun · Moon -8°
Jul 1957
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jul · Moon -4°