First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 · 11:51 local in London
2018-06-20 10:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:51 local time in London on 20 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Jun
2018
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 11:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
01:42
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2018
28
Full Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -6°
Jul 2018
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jul · Moon 34°
Jul 2018
13
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2018
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:52 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jul · Moon 27°