First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 June 1972 · 16:41 local in London
1972-06-18 15:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:41 local time in London on 18 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
1972
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 (28°) 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 16:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:12
Next moonset
00:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1972
26
Full Moon
Below horizon19:46 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jun · Moon -14°
Jul 1972
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 1972
10
New Moon
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Jul 1972
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:46 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jul · Moon -46°