First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 February 2014 · 19:22 local in London
2014-02-06 19:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:22 local time in London on 6 February. 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Feb
2014
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 (50°) 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 19:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:56
Next moonset
01:35