First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 June 2147 · 15:02 local in London
2147-06-06 14:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:02 local time in London on 6 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Jun
2147
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 (22°) 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 15:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:34
Next moonset
01:54
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2147
14
Full Moon
Above horizon01:37 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jun · Moon 19°
Jun 2147
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:51 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jun · Moon -39°
Jun 2147
28
New Moon
Not visible03:04 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jun · Moon -15°
Jul 2147
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jul · Moon -41°