First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 June 1995 · 11:26 local in London
1995-06-06 10:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:26 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jun
1995
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 11:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:56
Next moonset
01:26
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1995
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:04 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 1°
Jun 1995
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 1995
28
New Moon
Not visible01:50 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jun · Moon -19°
Jul 1995
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:03 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jul · Moon 25°