Countless shadowed craters line the terminator all the way down to the moon's southern pole, while the 54-mile-wide (87 km) Aristotles Crater and smaller Eudoxus Crater form a tempting target on the ...

The first quarter phase marks the quarter point on the moon's monthly journey, according to NASA. During this position, the moon's illuminated side is half-lit, according to the agency.

According to NASA, the moon will reach first quarter, or 50% illuminated, just before 11 p.m. EST, in the Northern Hemisphere on June 2. The exact timing will differ based on location.

June's first quarter moon in Virgo is putting a magnifying glass on everything from tedious logistics to what needs improvement. Discover what this means for your zodiac sign, according to ...

The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius creates an energy of hope, optimism and the ability to see the bigger picture, which will help you not only become more determined in your manifesting but ...

A stock image of a close-up of the moon observed with a telescope. iStock / Getty Images Plus. Timing is important when it comes to spotting the "Lunar X" and it takes around 2.3 hours for the X ...

Get ready to take center stage! This month's first quarter moon will be in the sign of Leo on May 4, and there’s nothing this Fire sign loves more than putting on a good performance.. In ...

The moon hits its first quarter phase at 11:41 p.m. EDT on June 2 (0341 GMT on June 3) for viewers in New York, who will find its semi-shadowed disk high above the southwestern horizon immediately ...