First Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 June 2119 · 09:25 local in London
2119-06-16 08:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:25 local time in London on 16 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Jun
2119
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 09:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:12
Next moonset
01:10
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2119
23
Full Moon
Above horizon01:44 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jun · Moon 9°
Jun 2119
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:06 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jun · Moon -27°
Jul 2119
7
New Moon
Not visible23:32 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jul · Moon -10°
Jul 2119
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jul · Moon 25°