First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 July 2013 · 04:18 local in London
2013-07-16 03:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:18 local time in London on 16 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jul
2013
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 04:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:15
Next moonset
00:16
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2013
22
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2013
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:44 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jul · Moon -25°
Aug 2013
6
New Moon
Not visible22:51 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 2013
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Wed, Wed 14 Aug · Moon -22°