First Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 July 2011 · 07:29 local in London
2011-07-08 06:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:29 local time in London on 8 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
2011
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 07:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:04
Next moonset
00:08
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2011
15
Full Moon
Below horizon07:40 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jul · Moon -21°
Jul 2011
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:02 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jul · Moon 52°
Jul 2011
30
New Moon
Not visible19:40 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jul · Moon 5°
Aug 2011
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Sat, Sat 6 Aug · Moon -20°