First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 August 2135 · 09:32 local in London
2135-08-16 08:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:32 local time in London on 16 August. 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2135
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 09:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:00
Next moonset
22:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2135
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Full Moon
Below horizon17:31 local · Tue, Tue 23 Aug · Moon -27°
Aug 2135
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:32 local · Wed, Wed 31 Aug · Moon -5°
Sept 2135
8
New Moon
Not visible01:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2135
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon 4°