First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 June 2042 · 12:29 local in London
2042-06-25 11:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:29 local time in London on 25 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Jun
2042
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 12:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
01:07
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2042
3
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jul · Moon -41°
Jul 2042
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:38 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jul · Moon 44°
Jul 2042
17
New Moon
Not visible06:52 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jul · Moon 17°
Jul 2042
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:02 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jul · Moon -51°