First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 June 2034 · 15:35 local in London
2034-06-23 14:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:35 local time in London on 23 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Jun
2034
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
Above the horizon (21°) at the exact moment.
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 15:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
14:02
Next moonset
01:07
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2034
1
Full Moon
Below horizon18:45 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jul · Moon -17°
Jul 2034
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:59 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 2034
15
New Moon
Not visible19:15 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 2034
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -45°