First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 June 1968 · 05:47 local in London
1968-06-04 04:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:47 local time in London on 4 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Jun
1968
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 05:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:50
Next moonset
02:09
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1968
10
Full Moon
Below horizon21:13 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jun · Moon -4°
Jun 1968
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:14 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jun · Moon -42°
Jun 1968
25
New Moon
Not visible23:25 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jun · Moon -8°
Jul 1968
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:42 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jul · Moon 3°