First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 July 2090 · 11:37 local in London
2090-07-04 10:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:37 local time in London on 4 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Jul
2090
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 11:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:23
Next moonset
00:55
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2090
11
Full Moon
Below horizon18:02 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jul · Moon -23°
Jul 2090
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:16 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jul · Moon -24°
Jul 2090
27
New Moon
Not visible02:19 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jul · Moon -21°
Aug 2090
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:31 local · Wed, Wed 2 Aug · Moon 24°