First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 July 2010 · 11:11 local in London
2010-07-18 10:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:11 local time in London on 18 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Jul
2010
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 11:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:11
Next moonset
23:37
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jul · Moon 17°
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Last Quarter Moon
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10
New Moon
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Aug 2010
16
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