First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 July 2022 · 03:14 local in London
2022-07-07 02:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:14 local time in London on 7 July. 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jul
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
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 03:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:49
Next moonset
00:56
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2022
13
Full Moon
Below horizon19:38 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 2022
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:19 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jul · Moon -14°
Jul 2022
28
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jul · Moon 20°
Aug 2022
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Fri, Fri 5 Aug · Moon -19°