First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 June 2003 · 21:28 local in London
2003-06-07 20:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:28 local time in London on 7 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
2003
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 (40°) 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 21:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:17
Next moonset
02:08
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2003
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jun · Moon -63°
Jun 2003
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:45 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jun · Moon -27°
Jun 2003
29
New Moon
Not visible19:39 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jun · Moon 15°
Jul 2003
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:32 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jul · Moon -25°