First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 June 2117 · 16:06 local in London
2117-06-07 15:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:06 local time in London on 7 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
2117
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 (31°) 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 16:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:48
Next moonset
01:53
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