First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 June 1985 · 19:53 local in London
1985-06-25 18:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:53 local time in London on 25 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Jun
1985
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 (38°) 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 19:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:58
Next moonset
01:15
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1985
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jul · Moon -66°
Jul 1985
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 11°
Jul 1985
18
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 1985
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:39 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jul · Moon -7°