First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 June 2032 · 04:00 local in London
2032-06-16 03:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:00 local time in London on 16 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
2032
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 04:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:31
Next moonset
01:09
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2032
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jun · Moon -58°
Jun 2032
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:12 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jun · Moon 25°
Jul 2032
7
New Moon
Not visible15:42 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jul · Moon 43°
Jul 2032
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:32 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jul · Moon 27°