First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 June 2030 · 04:36 local in London
2030-06-09 03:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:36 local time in London on 9 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Jun
2030
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 04:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:28
Next moonset
01:14
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2030
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jun · Moon -12°
Jun 2030
22
Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 2030
30
New Moon
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Jul 2030
8
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