First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 July 2030 · 12:02 local in London
2030-07-08 11:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:02 local time in London on 8 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
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 12:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:48
Next moonset
00:04
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2030
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jul · Moon 14°
Jul 2030
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:08 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jul · Moon 43°
Jul 2030
30
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jul · Moon 51°
Aug 2030
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Tue, Tue 6 Aug · Moon 18°