First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 June 2105 · 10:21 local in London
2105-06-19 09:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:21 local time in London on 19 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Jun
2105
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 10:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:23
Next moonset
00:47
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2105
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Full Moon
Below horizon14:34 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jun · Moon -55°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jul 2105
11
New Moon
Not visible17:49 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon 25°
Jul 2105
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:40 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jul · Moon -19°