First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 July 2063 · 03:01 local in London
2063-07-03 02:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:01 local time in London on 3 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
2063
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 03:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:06
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2063
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:48 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jul · Moon -58°
Jul 2063
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:05 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jul · Moon -25°
Jul 2063
25
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jul · Moon 18°
Aug 2063
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Wed, Wed 1 Aug · Moon -38°