First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 June 2171 · 09:37 local in London
2171-06-11 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:37 local time in London on 11 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Jun
2171
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 09:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:44
Next moonset
02:03
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2171
18
Full Moon
Above horizon00:47 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 11°
Jun 2171
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:37 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jun · Moon 35°
Jul 2171
3
New Moon
Not visible09:42 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jul · Moon 44°
Jul 2171
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:15 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 16°