First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 June 2016 · 09:10 local in London
2016-06-12 08:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:10 local time in London on 12 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Jun
2016
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 09:10 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:58
Next moonset
01:40
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2016
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon -55°
Jun 2016
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:19 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -38°
Jul 2016
4
New Moon
Not visible12:01 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jul · Moon 54°
Jul 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jul · Moon -13°