First Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 June 2004 · 20:08 local in London
2004-06-25 19:08 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:08 local time in London on 25 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Jun
2004
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 (37°) 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 20:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:56
Next moonset
01:11
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2004
2
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jul · Moon -64°
Jul 2004
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jul · Moon 39°
Jul 2004
17
New Moon
Not visible12:24 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jul · Moon 63°
Jul 2004
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:37 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jul · Moon -43°