First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 June 2123 · 04:23 local in London
2123-06-01 03:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:23 local time in London on 1 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
1 Jun
2123
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 04:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:14
Next moonset
01:32
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2123
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Full Moon
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New Moon
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Jun 2123
30
First Quarter Moon
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