First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 June 2022 · 15:49 local in London
2022-06-07 14:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 7 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
2022
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 (30°) 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 15:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
02:09
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2022
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon -65°
Jun 2022
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:11 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jun · Moon 22°
Jun 2022
29
New Moon
Not visible03:52 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jun · Moon -4°
Jul 2022
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:14 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jul · Moon -23°