First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 June 2035 · 20:50 local in London
2035-06-12 19:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:50 local time in London on 12 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Jun
2035
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 (37°) 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 20:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:32
Next moonset
01:33
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2035
20
Full Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon -1°
Jun 2035
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jun · Moon -38°
Jul 2035
5
New Moon
Not visible10:59 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jul · Moon 48°
Jul 2035
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:33 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jul · Moon -39°