First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 June 2025 · 04:41 local in London
2025-06-03 03:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 local time in London on 3 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jun
2025
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 04:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:57
Next moonset
01:58
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2025
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Full Moon
Below horizon08:44 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon -38°
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18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:19 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jun · Moon -37°
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25
New Moon
Not visible11:32 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jun · Moon 61°
Jul 2025
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:30 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jul · Moon 28°