First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 July 2006 · 17:37 local in London
2006-07-03 16:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:37 local time in London on 3 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
2006
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 (30°) 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 17:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:23
Next moonset
00:28
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2006
11
Full Moon
Above horizon04:02 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jul · Moon 2°
Jul 2006
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:13 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 2006
25
New Moon
Not visible05:31 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jul · Moon 4°
Aug 2006
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:46 local · Wed, Wed 2 Aug · Moon -41°