First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 · 12:03 local in London
2015-06-24 11:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:03 local time in London on 24 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Jun
2015
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 12:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:10
Next moonset
01:05
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2015
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:20 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jul · Moon 13°
Jul 2015
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible02:25 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jul · Moon -20°
Jul 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:04 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jul · Moon -43°