First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 June 2008 · 16:04 local in London
2008-06-10 15:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:04 local time in London on 10 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Jun
2008
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 (27°) 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 16:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:59
Next moonset
01:14
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2008
18
Full Moon
Below horizon18:31 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2008
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:10 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jun · Moon 1°
Jul 2008
3
New Moon
Not visible03:19 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 2008
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon -48°