First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 June 2002 · 01:29 local in London
2002-06-18 00:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:29 local time in London on 18 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Jun
2002
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 (1°) 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 01:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:20
Next moonset
01:42
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2002
24
Full Moon
Above horizon22:42 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jun · Moon 7°
Jul 2002
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jul · Moon -38°
Jul 2002
10
New Moon
Not visible11:26 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 57°
Jul 2002
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jul · Moon -42°