First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 June 2005 · 02:22 local in London
2005-06-15 01:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:22 local time in London on 15 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Jun
2005
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 02:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:18
Next moonset
01:40
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2005
22
Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jun · Moon -7°
Jun 2005
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:24 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jun · Moon -37°
Jul 2005
6
New Moon
Not visible13:03 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jul · Moon 66°
Jul 2005
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jul · Moon 20°