First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 June 1994 · 20:57 local in London
1994-06-16 19:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:57 local time in London on 16 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
1994
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 (30°) 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 20:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:01
Next moonset
00:48
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1994
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:33 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jun · Moon -58°
Jun 1994
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jun · Moon -28°
Jul 1994
8
New Moon
Not visible22:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 1994
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jul · Moon -22°