First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 July 1998 · 19:43 local in London
1998-07-01 18:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:43 local time in London on 1 July. 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Jul
1998
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 (36°) 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 19:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:54
Next moonset
01:01
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1998
9
Full Moon
Below horizon17:01 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jul · Moon -34°
Jul 1998
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 1998
23
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jul · Moon 50°
Jul 1998
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -6°