First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 July 2005 · 16:20 local in London
2005-07-14 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:20 local time in London on 14 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
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
Above the horizon (20°) 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 16:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:48
Next moonset
00:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2005
21
Full Moon
Below horizon12:00 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jul · Moon -61°
Jul 2005
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 42°
Aug 2005
5
New Moon
Not visible04:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 2005
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Sat, Sat 13 Aug · Moon -43°