First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 June 1984 · 17:42 local in London
1984-06-06 16:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:42 local time in London on 6 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jun
1984
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 (44°) 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 17:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:30
Next moonset
02:14
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1984
13
Full Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon -50°
Jun 1984
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:10 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 1984
29
New Moon
Not visible04:19 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jun · Moon -2°
Jul 1984
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jul · Moon 23°